Mamu said the bandits contacted him through one of their leaders, simply identified as Abu Barra, with firm instructions to convey the message to the victims’ families and the Federal Government. Our appeal to the government is that it should hasten the action and meet their demands and release their children. That’s our prayers.”The PUNCH had reported that on March 28, 2022, terrorists planted explosives devices along the Abuja-Kaduna rail track. When the Kaduna-bound train approached the point, the device exploded, causing the train to derail, leading to the death of eight passengers. A day after the attack, another passenger who suffered gunshot wound, died, increasing death toll to nine.
Source: Punch May 25, 2022 14:06 UTC