Five more abducted passengers of the Kaduna- Abuja train have been released on Tuesday, August 2nd.
Bandits had on March 28, 2022, abducted over 60 Kaduna-Abuja train passengers after killing 14 and wounding several others.
The abducted passengers have since been released in batches.
It is however not clear if any money was paid to the terrorists to release their abducted victims.
He gave the names of the five released hostages as Professor Mustapha Umar Imam, who is medical at Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Akibu Lawal, Abubakar Ahmed Rufai Mukthar Shu’aibu and Sidi Aminu Sharif.
Mamu, who said that he played a prominent role in the release of the train victims, stated he has backed out due to threats to his life, personal integrity and lack of support from the Federal Government.
So far, 37 victims have regained their freedom. The number of those still in captivity now stands at 35.
Tuesday’s release is coming a few days after three other victims were freed by the terrorists.
