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Kaduna State Govt says 8 killed, 26 injured in Abuja-Kaduna train attack

..says some passengers are still missing

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March 29, 2022
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Kaduna – The Kaduna State Government Tuesday evening said 8 persons were killed while 26 others were injured by bandits that attacked Abuja -Kaduna passenger train on Monday, March 28.

The state Commissioner for internal security and home affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan disclosed this in Kaduna in a statement.

” The state government
has received from the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), the detailed passenger manifest for the Abuja-Kaduna train service AK9 which was attacked by terrorists on Monday.

According to the documents received, Mr Aruwan said 398 passengers bought tickets for the trip, but 362 were validated as having boarded the train through the recognized turnstile.

“The passenger manifest does not include NRC staff and security officials who were on board.

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“Furthermore, security agencies have reported that eight bodies were recovered and 26 persons were injured during the attack.

“Investigations are still ongoing to ascertain the status of the passengers who were on board the train and remain unaccounted for at the time of this update. Search operations are also being sustained.

“Citizens are requested to contact the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency on the phone line 09088923398, to make enquires or provide information regarding passengers who were on board the Abuja-Kaduna train AK9.

“Further updates will be communicated to the public,” Aruwan said.

The Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture , Mr Alwan Hassan, was among thise feared abducted in the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. ( vitalnews)

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