Terrorists Release Another Five Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack Victims
5 more hostages who were taken on March 28 aboard an Abuja-Kaduna train have been released by terrorists.
While The security agencies and the Federal Government are yet to confirm the development, a member of the negotiating team, Tukur Mamu, said the victims were released today.
Mamu who said he played a prominent role in the release of the train victims, stated that he has backed out the negotiations due to threats to his life, personal integrity and lack of support from the Federal Government.
He gave the names of the five released hostages as Mustapha Imam, who is medical doctor at Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Akibu Lawal, Abubakar Ahmed Rufai Mukthar Shu’aibu and Sidi Aminu Sharif.
It is not however clear if ransom was paid for their release.
So far, 37 victims have regained their freedom. The number of those still in captivity now stands at 35.
Gunmen had on March 28 blown up the rail track, killing some and abducting scores of passengers, a situation that called for serious concern about the safety of the nation’s train.
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