The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has directed the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) experts to commence investigation into the reported collision of a passenger train and a bus conveying staff of the Lagos State Government on Thursday morning.
Describing the accident as unfortunate, Sirika assures the public of the capacity of the NSIB to unravel the immediate and remote causes of the accident, and proffer ways of preventing a recurrence.
He solicits the cooperation of members of the public, as investigation by the NSIB team begins.
He commiserates with the government and people of Lagos State, especially those who have lost their loved ones in the accident, and prayed for the quick recovery of those injured in the accident.