Kaduna State Government said, Eight passengers have been confirmed dead while 26 injured, following the terrorists attack on Kaduna-Abuja train yesterday.
This was contained in a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Hon. Samuel Aruwan, said 362 were on board according to the manifest, excluding staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation. (NRC)
In his statement, Aruwan said “The Kaduna 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, 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 on board.
“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 on board the train and remain unaccounted for at 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 enquiries or provide information regarding passengers on board the Abuja-Kaduna train AK9.
“Further updates will be communicated to the public,” He added.
