The terrorists that attacked Abuja-Kaduna train early March and abducted dozens have reportedly threatened to commence slaughtering of their victims numbering about 51 who are still in captivity. An audio message purported to be from the group, which is now in circulation, have revealed threat by the group to kill the victims because the government have failed to secure their release. A Kaduna publisher, Tukur Mamu, a negotiator confirmed on Wednesday that the audio was real and that the group had fixed Wednesday to carry out the threat. According to him, they became provoked on Monday after giving another opportunity.
“These people became provoked on Monday after giving us another opportunity, I was crying and pleading with them on audio that since there is a delay from the government why can’t they discuss with the family members directly to negotiate the victim’s release. So based on the plea they agreed to negotiate directly with the victims’ families,” Mamu said.
“I was crying and pleading with them that since there is a delay from the government, they should discuss with the family members directly to negotiate the victims’ release.
“Based on the plea, they agreed to negotiate directly with the victims’ families.
“But they said they are giving us till Wednesday, that if there was nothing concrete from those that are interested in the negotiation, they will start slaughtering some of the victims,” he said.
Mamu, earlier raised an alarm over the health condition of the victims, as they are being bitten by snakes and reptiles.
He consequently claimed that one of the victims was shot, as a warning to hasten the response to the agreement between the Federal Government and the bandits.
