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Some of the abducted passengers as shown in a video release by the terrorists
By GARBA MOHAMMED, Kaduna
Abducted Abuja-Kaduna train passengers have regained their freedom, according to information just reaching News Express.
“Alhamdulillah my mum and elder sister have just being released at the moment in a medical facilities receiving medication in Kaduna.
“Thank you for your prayers,” Yusuf Atta, whose relations were among the abducted passengers, said excitedly in a Whatsapp group chat today, Wednesday, June 08, 2022.
It is however not yet clear if it is all the passengers regained their freedom and if ransom was paid to secure their release.
Samuel Aruwa, Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, is yet to respond to inquiries sent to his Whatsapp number.
