It has been reported that seven more kidnapped passengers who were involved in the 28th March train attack have been released. the victims who were released on 10th August 2022 had spent 135 days in captivity. It was confirmed by Tukur Mamu, the publisher of Kaduna-based Desert Herald and Media Consultant to Sheikh Ahmed Gumi that the seven hostages released include a family of six and a woman.
The identities of the released family of six are Abubakar Idris Garba, his wife, Maryam Abubakar Bobo, and their eldest son, Ibrahim Abubakar Garba, who’s 10 years old. Others include Fatima Abubakar Garba (7), Imran Abubakar Garba (5), and youngest Zainab Abubakar Garba, who is only one and half years old.
Abubakar Idris Garba, a staff of the National Assembly Service Commission, is the son of a former military administrator of Kano and Benue states. Also released is a 60-year-old woman, Hajia Aisha Hassan, who was said to have been released due to life-threatening health challenges that deteriorated recently.
However, it is not stated if a ransom was paid to the terrorist before their release. So far a total of 42 victims have regained their freedom, stating that 35 more persons are still captive.
