The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) clarifies that Senator Ede Dafinone and former Delta State Secretary to the State Government, Patrick Ukah, were not passengers on the Warri–Itakpe train that derails near Agbor in Delta State on Monday. Both outlets report that NRC issues the correction after an earlier statement attributed to the Federal Ministry of Transportation suggested they were onboard. According to NRC, Dafinone and Ukah were not on the train but instead assisted in rescue efforts following the derailment.
The reports also confirm the casualty figures linked to the crash: four people die and 24 others are injured. The injury count and the location of the accident are presented consistently across the sources. The clarification focuses on who was present in relation to the incident, distinguishing between passengers on the derailed service and individuals who later participate in response and recovery activities.
