The terrorists that attacked the Abuja-Kaduna bound AK9 train on March, 28 have released another set of seven hostages in their custody after more than 100 days in captivity in the forest, The PUNCH reports. Mamu, who is also the publisher of the Kaduna-based Desert Herald newspaper, said the release of the seven additional hostages had “vindicated Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Gumi about what the power of mediation can achieve.”He added that the seven released hostages had been handed over to the military and that they were on their way to Kaduna. “That is why I keep emphasising that government has the power to end the agony of these innocent victims in one day. “When you sincerely engage these guys, even though wicked with misguided religious beliefs, they are listening. It is this power of engagement and sincerity that resulted in the release of these seven victims.

Source: Punch July 10, 2022 07:20 UTC