A train en route from Abuja to Kaduna unexpectedly derailed on Tuesday after apparently missing a switch, MyNigeria has learnt.

Details surrounding the accident remain unclear, and no confirmed figures on injuries or fatalities have been released.

Emergency teams and security authorities are reportedly en route to the location.

Meanwhile, the Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, has confirmed the train derailment, saying it involved the Kaduna-bound AKTS train service.

In a statement, Opeifa said the incident occurred at approximately 11:09 a.m. at KM 49, between Kubwa station and Asham station.

"Emergency rescue, medical personnel, and nearby hospitals have already been mobilised.

"Full complement of security already on ground as effort is ongoing to move all passengers on train back to Abuja safely. Kindly bear with us at this moment," he said.