NEMA Deploys Emergency Response Team Following Train Incident in Delta State

 

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has deployed its Emergency Response Team (ERT) following an incident involving a passenger train travelling from Itakpe to Warri along the Agbor axis of Delta State on Monday, 8th June, 2026.

The Director General of NEMA, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, upon receiving an alert on the incident, immediately activated the Agency's response mechanism and deployed an Emergency Response Team.

The Director General has been in contact with the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and assured him of NEMA's support. The Agency's response team is collaborating with the NRC, security agencies, and other relevant stakeholders to provide necessary assistance to the passengers, ensure their safety, and support operations.