The terrorist group responsible for the attack of the Abuja-Kaduna train has threatened to kill the 167 kidnapped passengers if the Nigerian government does not honor their invitation.
Driving the news
The terrorists in a viral video threatened to kill the abducted passengers in their custody unless the Nigerian government meets them. In the video, the terrorists stated that their demands are not monetary.
Brief background to the story
On the evening of March 28th, bandits attacked a passenger train carrying 362 people along the Abuja-Kaduna rail track. Recent reports state that the bandits abducted 168 people, killed 8 passengers and caused severe damage to the train and rail tracks.
Meanwhile
The acting managing Director of Bank of Agriculture, BOA, Alwan Ali Hassan, regained his freedom after reportedly paying an undisclosed amount as ransom.
What they are saying
While standing in between four terrorists in the viral video, Alwan Ali Hassan said the terrorist released him because of the Muslims’ fasting season, Ramadan and his age. He added that there are still a good number of abducted people in the custody of the terrorists.