The Nigerian Railway Corporation has clarified that Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly and former Secretary to the Delta State Government, Hon. Patrick Ukah, were not passengers on board the Warri–Itakpe Train Service involved in the accident near Agbor, reports thegazellenews.com
Thegazellenews.com and many other platforms had reported that the duo were among the passengers in the ill-fated train, based on an earlier statement released by the Federal Ministry of Transportation.
The updated statement signed by the Managing Director of the NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa disclosed that the Senator and former Delta SSG were not passengers in the train but assisted greatly in mobilising first responders and other emergency personnel to assist the victims of the accident.
“Both distinguished individuals rather, greatly assisted in the mobilisation of first responders and other emergency personnel who participated in the rescue operations following the incident.
“The NRC regrets the embarrassment the error had caused these eminent Nigerians and sincerely appreciates their selfless and swift intervention and support during the rescue efforts,” the statement concluded.
