The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) expresses its profound sorrow over the unfortunate death of a man on Monday at the Lateef Jakande Railway Station, Agbado. Reports circulating on fidelcommonlinenews.com, which claimed that the train involved was an “Oyingbo-Agbado bound Mass Transit train operated by First Metro Nigeria Limited,” are incorrect.

The report, quoting eyewitnesses, claimed the incident occurred in the evening, around 6:10 PM, on Monday (15th December 2025) near the Alagbado of Agbado palace. The victim was reportedly under the “influence of hard drugs” and attempts by bystanders to intervene were unfortunately unsuccessful.

Investigations by LAMATA have confirmed that the train involved was, in fact, operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). A senior NRC official has corroborated that it was one of their trains that was involved in this tragic accident.

While we extend our condolences to the family of the deceased, we urge media organizations to verify facts with LAMATA before publication, to ensure accurate reporting.