Abuja-Kaduna train victim shot in captivity – Negotiator

One of the passengers of the Kaduna-bound train that was attacked by terrorists in March has been shot in captivity.

A Kaduna-based publisher, Tukur Mamu, who has been negotiating with the terrorists, said the victim identified as Mohammed Al’amin is currently in a critical condition.

Mamu, who facilitated the release of 11 of the passengers, confirmed the development to Daily Trust.

He said, “I can confirm to you that the said passenger has been shot and the information is credible. It could also be intentional from them for the purpose of sending a message. Killing of their victims is something we know they can do. They have threatened to do that before.

“With what we have succeeded in doing, the windows and opportunity we opened which there is none hitherto, the government has the power to bring this to an end within three to four days.

“I assure them we can do it with their support and cooperation, and if it didn’t happen as long as government do the needful I will agree and accept to take full responsibility. Cases of emergency such as this doesn’t require unnecessary bureaucracy.”