Train crash: Transport minister orders investigation

Mr Mu’azu Sambo, the Minister of Transportation, has expressed sadness over the train crash which occurred on Thursday in Lagos State.

In a statement by Henshaw Ogubike, Director of Press and Public Relations of the ministry in Abuja, said the minister had also ordered an immediate investigation into the unfortunate incident.

The Informant247 reported that the accident involved a passenger train and a Lagos State Government staff bus that was conveying workers to their offices in the Shogunle area of Lagos state.

The minister sympathised with the victims and prayed for the repose of the souls of those that died and quick recovery for the injured ones.

“We pray for those who have lost their lives that the Almighty God should grant them eternal rest and speedy recovery to the injured,” he said.

He also commiserated with the families of the victims and the Government and people of Lagos state over the incident.