Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack: Terrorists Make Contacts With Hostages’ Families

One of the victims’ family who spoke with newsmen on Thursday said that he received a phone call on Wednesday evening from the terrorists.

Lagosbusinessnews reports that terrorists who attacked the Abuja-Kaduna passenger train on Monday, have called on victims families to get prepared for ransom.

Recall that bandits had attacked the Kaduna bound train, killed eight, injured 26, and kidnapped scores on Monday evening.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said a total of 362 passengers were on board when terrorists strike on Monday.

One of the victims’ family who spoke with newsmen on Thursday said that he received a phone call on Wednesday evening from the terrorists.

Musa Abilewa, further confirmed that his abducted brother is fine but he was told to prepare for ransom.

“I spoke with one of the bandits who said my brother was fine. He said I should be ready to pay for feeding my brother since he was kidnapped,” he explained.
“They called me while about to be discharged from hospital bed early morning on Wednesday. I spoke with my sister too, who said I should try all I could, to pay, if they demand ransom.”

“Though I did not speak with my mother, my sister assured me she is fine,” he said.
Another family member, Yahaya Abdul also said the bandits called him and told him his brother was fine and that he should expect their call.