The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has debunked a viral video making the rounds on social media allegedly showing a train coach on fire, clarifying that the footage is outdated and misleading.
In a statement on Sunday, the NRC said the video, which has been widely shared on Facebook and other platforms, depicts an incident that occurred over three years ago along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor.
“The attention of the Nigerian Railway Corporation has been drawn to a video currently circulating on social media, particularly Facebook, purporting to show one of our train coaches on fire,” the statement read.
“We wish to categorically clarify that the incident in question occurred over three years ago along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor. The video is not recent and does not reflect the current state of operations or safety on any of our train services.”
The Corporation urged members of the public to refrain from spreading misleading content, warning that such acts could incite fear and panic among commuters and the wider public.
“The circulation of false or outdated information undermines public trust and national development and should be strongly discouraged,” it said.
Reaffirming its commitment to safety and efficiency, the NRC noted that it continues to enhance its operations in line with international best practices and global safety standards.
“We remain steadfast in our commitment to safety, comfort, and improved service delivery for all Nigerians,” the Corporation added.
