An Abuja-bound train from Kaduna State tragically collided with twin babies, Hassana and Hussaina Barau, near Kuchiko community in Bwari Area Council of the FCT.
The unfortunate incident shattered the anticipation of their upcoming second birthday celebrations in July.
According to community leader Andrew Dogonyaro, the heart-wrenching event occurred around 10 am on Saturday. He recounted, “The children used to visit their neighbours on their own.
That’s how they got out of their home that day without anyone being aware. A man sighted them from afar facing each other on the track and he attempted to take them off the track following horns from the train but it was late.”
The accident was initially reported at the police outpost in Sabon-Bwari and later at the Sabon-Wuse Division in Tafa LGA of Niger State.
Wasiu Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, sadly confirmed the incident, stating, “Information was received that on 24/5/2024, a moving train from Abuja heading to Kaduna crushed two girls named Hassana Baro and Hussaina Baro, who were about one year and six months old to death, while playing on the railway at Kuchiko village, via New-Bwari area in Tafa LGA.”
He assured that the matter would be referred to the Railway Division in Kubwa, Abuja, for thorough investigation and necessary action.
