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Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by treesun: 8:37am On Jul 11, 2022
Terrorists are demanding a N100m ransom for each of the 43 abducted Kaduna train passengers, who are still in their custody, The PUNCH has learnt.

The demand was communicated to the families of the hostages last week.

This is coming five days after the alleged masterminds of the abduction were freed from the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre, Abuja, by scores of armed men on Tuesday.

During the attack, over 300 Boko Haram fighters, convicted criminals and other inmates were released by the terrorists who overwhelmed the security operatives guarding the facility.

The Federal Government on Thursday uploaded to the Interpol database the data of 64 Boko Haram commanders who escaped from custody during the attack.

The PUNCH had reported that the terrorists attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28, killing eight and kidnapping no fewer than 61 passengers.

As part of their demands, they requested the release of 15 terrorist commanders, their children detained by the military and an undisclosed amount of cash.

On June 12, the terrorists released 11 hostages after 75 days in captivity, while another seven regained their freedom on Saturday.

The victims were reportedly released through the assistance of the Publisher of Kaduna-based Desert Herald newspaper, Mallam Tukur Mamu, who has been negotiating with the militants.

Giving an update on the situation on Sunday, a family member of the abducted victims, who didn’t want his name in print, told one of our correspondents that the terrorists were asking each family to cough up N100m ransom for the release of their loved ones.

The source said the seven victims that were released on Saturday paid an undisclosed amount.


He said, “It is money that is still delaying the release of the others. The terrorists are demanding ransom now. We heard the last set paid money. They (terrorists) have reached out to us as regards the payment of ransom.

“The situation now is that if you have your money, your loved ones would be freed. They have pegged the ransom at N100m. It is just unfortunate.”



The Islamic State West Africa Province claimed responsibility for the attack in a viral video 24 hours later.


Another family member said they were told that the terrorists were no longer interested in negotiating with the Federal Government, saying that N100m was required to free those in captivity.

He said they were still pleading with the terrorists to reduce the ransom as some of them could not afford the huge amount.

He noted, “My loved one has not been released, those that were released paid N100m. I don’t have that kind of money. The kidnappers got in touch with us. They said they were no longer negotiating with the Federal Government. Getting N100m is the dilemma many of us don’t have.”

Meanwhile, the seven persons released by the terrorists have reunited with their families on Saturday evening.

They include Bosede Olurotimi, Abubakar Zubairu, Alhassan Sule, Sadiq Abdullahi, Muhammad Paki, Aliyu Usman as well as a Pakistani, Dr. Muhammad Afzal.

A victim, Sadique, who is the son of former Vice-Chancellor of the Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, broke down in tears while thanking God for regaining his freedom.

“The soldiers were considerate enough to hand us over to Tukur Mamu, the lead negotiator after we insisted that we will not go with them. The most difficult job has been done by him. Alhamdulillah(Praise be to God).

We were all taken to his office and even before then, he has contacted all our family members to come and pick us up. I can confirm to you that this man did this thing alone because even our family members were taken by surprise. They least expected the rescue soon, more so, that today (Saturday) is Sallah day,”  Sadiq added.

He urged the Federal Government to hasten efforts to ensure that the remaining 43  passengers were released as soon as possible “because of their deteriorating health condition.”

When asked if the terrorists were demanding  N100m, the negotiator, Manu, told The PUNCH that the government was in a better position to answer that(question) as all the terrorists wanted as their demands had to be forwarded to the government.

Mamu said, “I sent the list to the government but honestly, there was nothing that was done. It was as a result of that that they (terrorists) threatened this attack (on Kuje prison) and eventually they succeeded in rescuing dozens of them(terrorists)  instead of only 10.

“I think the government should explain that because it has been communicated to the government.”

Mamu commended the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni over what he described as his “behind the scene role” in the release of the seven hostages.

He said, “Sincerely, I have so much respect for Governor Buni. From the information I have, there is no single Yobe citizen left in that forest but that governor demonstrated an uncommon concern on this issue.

“He has been in touch with me throughout, monitoring development and even reaching out to those concerned whenever there is a need to do so.

“He gave lots of support. This is a governor from the North-East far from the North-West where we have this crisis. He told me not to publicise his efforts but I had to.”

The Spokesman, Department of State Service, Dr Peter Afunanya, declined comment on the terrorists’ demand when contacted on the phone.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, simply said he was not aware of the negotiations with the kidnappers.

The leader of the victims’ families, Dr Abdulfatai Jimoh,  told one of our correspondents that after the release of the seven hostages on Saturday, 43 more hostages were still in the terrorists’ den.

But a security consultant, Mr Chidi Omeje, said the nation is in a messy situation, noting that the ransom would further empower the terrorists to further their criminal enterprise.

Another analyst, Jackson Ojo queried what he described as the government’s lackadaisical attitude to security issues, wondering why the security agencies cannot track down the hoodlums who are in constant communication with Mamu.

“It is unfortunate that we are in a country where miscreants called terrorists to dictate to our government. The maximum number of these terrorists cannot be more than a hundred thousand; so why will this little number dictate to a government that governs over 200 million people?” he asked.
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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by Xscape1993(m): 8:38am On Jul 11, 2022
Evil party...

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by Urheadmaster(m): 8:38am On Jul 11, 2022
Business is good wink

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by treesun: 8:52am On Jul 11, 2022
Xscape1993:
Evil party...
They will still take over if we are not wise!

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by Ever8090: 8:53am On Jul 11, 2022
Buhari and Sheikh Gumi get share inside that money,

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by Viscuz: 9:17am On Jul 11, 2022
Make them contribute am pay

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by ExplorerReturns(m): 9:28am On Jul 11, 2022
APC, buhari and tinubu have finished Nigeria. Those men are supporters of boko Haram and bandits.
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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by treesun: 10:14am On Jul 11, 2022
Lalasticlala!
Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by Briskhoffbox3: 11:44am On Jul 11, 2022
Okay

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by pyyxxaro: 11:44am On Jul 11, 2022
With the way these Bandits are operating..


If BANDITS open Job vacancy, many graduates go apply oh


Because e clear say there go de pay well

Imagine being an I.T engineer for bandits , there go de pay like Exxon Mobil cool







Yusuf your Father left lap undecided

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by lloydtruth: 11:44am On Jul 11, 2022
Nigeria has 2 options come 2023
1. Vote Peter Obi and put an end to all the evils bedeviling the country
2. Vote otherwise and the country gets worse.

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by olatade(m): 11:44am On Jul 11, 2022
The government that opened the gates of Kuje prison won't find this difficult.

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by gambia(m): 11:44am On Jul 11, 2022
This country is a capital JOKE.

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by MANNABBQGRILLS: 11:44am On Jul 11, 2022
You can only run, but you cannot hide.

May Devil kill all terrorists and kidnappers, robbers in Nigeria, from boko haram, to ipob terrorist organizations, esn, bandits, evil ones among the herdsmen, ritualists, cannibals,
kidnappers etc

Any sane, honest and hardworking Nigerian will gladly say AMEN to the above if they know they are not supporting and cheering on terrorists and murderers in this nation.

Again, You can only run, but you cannot hide.

We Rise.

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by BigSarah(f): 11:45am On Jul 11, 2022
angry that's half of the monthly IGR of some states
Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by grogolin: 11:45am On Jul 11, 2022
After allowing them to rescue their brothers held in Kuje prison they are still demanding N4.3b before releasing the hostages.
Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by SenatePresdo(m): 11:45am On Jul 11, 2022
The headline should be Buhari demanding 4.3 billion naira for the abducted passengers.

Buhari is in extra time looting.

I'm not religious, neither do I play religious politics but Woe Betide any southern Christian supporting the gate of hell called APC.

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by Ejehkob: 11:45am On Jul 11, 2022
Can we call Nigeria a country or a shithole


Romancing terrorist as usual undecided
Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by VeryWickedMan: 11:46am On Jul 11, 2022
Gumi don blow

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by gambia(m): 11:46am On Jul 11, 2022
post=114623208:
You can only run, but you cannot hide.

May Devil kill all terrorists and kidnappers, robbers in Nigeria, from boko haram, to ipob terrorist organizations, esn, bandits, evil ones among the herdsmen, ritualists, cannibals,
kidnappers etc

Any sane, honest and hardworking Nigerian will gladly say AMEN to the above if they know they are not supporting and cheering on terrorists and murderers in this nation.

Again, You can only run, but you cannot hide.

We Rise.

Your Darling Daddy is their mentor.

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by sript: 11:46am On Jul 11, 2022
The gut for me....

Scratching my hairs

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by Nobody: 11:47am On Jul 11, 2022
These guys are planning something Big.. i foresee Aso Rock will be invaded soon

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Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by duduade: 11:47am On Jul 11, 2022
Even after getting their people out of the prison they are still asking for money.

4.3 billion naira from where

Sorry to say oo

Don't want to sound heartless but

E Berra make them kuku kill them
Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by Uniquisite: 11:47am On Jul 11, 2022
Imagine
Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by harsysky(m): 11:48am On Jul 11, 2022
Easy-peasy. Give the money to Tinubu, Shettima or Gumi to hand over to them. They are all colleagues now
Re: Terrorists Demand ₦4.3 Billion For Abducted Kaduna Train Hostages by Obidatti2023s(m): 11:49am On Jul 11, 2022
Just imagine!


And some people are clamoring for two clueless people to be president and Vice President of Nigeria! One a drug lord and the other a BokoHaram founder!

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