July 25, 2022

The Federal Government has again reiterated its resolve at securing the release of the remaining 43 Abuja-Kaduna train passengers held captive by the terrorists.

The Minister of Transportation, Mr Mu’azu Sambo said this while addressing families of the victims of the ill-fated March 28, train attack on Monday in Abuja.

The families of the victims led a peaceful protest to the ministry demanding the release of their loved ones on Monday.

“The government has not been sleeping from the enquiries I have made. There are some things you do not say in public, but I want you to give me time.

“Let me resume properly in this office and I promise you, this will be the first issue I am going to tackle by the grace of God,” the Minister assured.

The minister then requested for details of contacts, names, addresses and telephone numbers that he could reach them with.

He promised that he would be in constant engagement until every single person in captivity regained freedom and was reunited with their families.

Sambo further disclosed that a Situation Room would be created to constantly keep the families abreast of efforts by the government to secure the release of the remaining victims.

Meanwhile three more of the abducted passengers were release Monday morning.

According to Channels Television report,  the victims were released by the terrorists at a location inside the forest along the Kaduna – Abuja highway. From where they were picked up by their relatives.

So far, 22 victims have regained their freedom.