The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has initiated an investigation into a tragic train accident that led to the death of an unidentified woman along the Gwagwa-Idu railway line in Abuja. The incident occurred on March 24, 2025, and prompted a swift police response.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the fatal accident, revealing that the police had received a distress call around 11:00 AM reporting an unconscious woman lying on the railway tracks.
Police officers promptly responded to the call and arrived at the scene, located behind Zeberced Company in Idu. Upon arrival, they discovered the disfigured body of the woman, who was believed to have been struck by a moving train.
The statement read, “The FCT Police Command is investigating a fatal train accident that claimed the life of an unidentified woman along the Gwagwa-Idu railway line.
On March 24, 2025, at about 11 AM, FCT Police responded to a distress call reporting an unconscious female on the railway tracks behind Zeberced Company, Idu. Upon arrival, officers found a lifeless and disfigured female body, believed to have been struck by a train.”
The remains of the woman were subsequently evacuated to Kubwa General Hospital, where her death was officially confirmed. Police efforts are ongoing to identify the victim and locate her family members
