The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the Nigerian Railway Corporation to conduct a thorough investigation into the recent train accident on the Itakpe-Warri rail corridor and ensure adequate compensation for victims affected by the incident.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Delta lawmaker, Francis Waive, during plenary on Tuesday.
Waive expressed concern over the tragic accident that occurred on Monday, June 8, 2026, which resulted in the death of four persons and injuries among passengers and other affected persons.
Moving the motion, Waive noted that preliminary reports indicated that “At least four persons lost their lives while several others sustained varying degrees of injuries.”
The lawmaker described the Itakpe-Warri rail line as one of Nigeria’s most strategic standard-gauge railway corridors, linking Delta, Edo and Kogi states and serving thousands of commuters, traders and businesses daily.
He said, “The accident has heightened concerns about passenger
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