• Hausa Edition
  • Podcast
  • Conferences
  • LeVogue Magazine
  • Business News
  • Print Advert Rates
  • Online Advert Rates
  • Contact Us
Sunday, June 29, 2025
Leadership Newspapers
Read in Hausa
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us
No Result
View All Result
Leadership Newspapers
No Result
View All Result

Terrorists Release 11 Abducted Train Passengers, Over 50 Still In Captivity

by Isaiah Benjamin
3 years ago
in Cover Stories
Train
Share on WhatsAppShare on FacebookShare on XTelegram

After spending about 75 days in the captivity of their abductors following a terrorist attack on an Abuja-Kaduna train where nine passengers were killed and no fewer than 65 others were abducted, 11 of the abductees have regained freedom.

 

Advertisement

The terrorists attacked the train carrying over 300 passengers on March 28 around Katari and Rijana axis of Kaduna State.
The media consultant to Kaduna based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, Malam Tukur Mamu, disclosed their release yesterday, saying after intense negotiations between the federal government and the terrorists, they were able to secure the release of the 11.

 

JUST-IN: 11 Abducted Train Passengers Regain Freedom

 

RELATED

2023: INEC To Conduct Rerun, By-elections In 34 Constituencies

110 Applications: Nigeria Does Not Need More Political Parties – CSOs, Others

6 hours ago
Renowned Businessman, Philanthropist, Aminu Dantata, Dies At 94

Renowned Businessman, Philanthropist, Aminu Dantata, Dies At 94

6 hours ago

According to him, the 11 victims released include: Jessy John, Amina Ba’aba Mohammed (Gamba), Rashida Yusuf Busari, Hannah Ajewole, Amina Jibril, Najib Mohammed Daiharu, Gaius Gambo, Hassan Aliyu, Peace A. Boy and Danjuma Sa’idu.
He further disclosed that the released victims were flown on the orders of President Muhammadu Buhari to Abuja for medical evaluation and treatment before being reunited with their families.

 

According to him, some retired army generals and a renowned professor assisted in the discussions that led to the release.
Mamu who also quoted an insider source said the male victims were released on health grounds as part of the request made by the negotiating team while the women who are among the vulnerable are part of the agreement reached with the abductors.

Mamu said; “It was expected initially that all the abducted women will be released in the first batch while negotiations for the release of the remaining victims will continue but according to another source that was privy to Saturday’s engagement with the abductors, they decided to cut down the number of women they initially agreed to release because of the federal government’s demand to include those with life threatening injuries/illnesses among the ones they released.

 

“The abductors had initially insisted that the only condition they would accept to start negotiating the release of their victims was when government releases their teenage children unconditionally but no government will accept such bargain as they must also show signs of goodwill and make acceptable compromises too by way of releasing some of the victims.”


We’ve got the edge. Get real-time reports, breaking scoops, and exclusive angles delivered straight to your phone. Don’t settle for stale news. Join LEADERSHIP NEWS on WhatsApp for 24/7 updates →

Join Our WhatsApp Channel

BREAKING NEWS: Nigerians can now earn US Dollars from the comfort of their homes with Ultra-Premium domains, acquire them for as low as $1700 and profit as much as $25,000. Click here to learn how you can earn US Dollars consistently.


Tags: Terrorists
SendShareTweetShare
Previous Post

Insecurity: MOSIEND Doubts 2023 Elections, Calls For Interim Govt

Next Post

Strike: ASUU Rejects Brekete Family N18bn Intervention

Isaiah Benjamin

Isaiah Benjamin

You May Like

2023: INEC To Conduct Rerun, By-elections In 34 Constituencies
Cover Stories

110 Applications: Nigeria Does Not Need More Political Parties – CSOs, Others

2025/06/29
Renowned Businessman, Philanthropist, Aminu Dantata, Dies At 94
Cover Stories

Renowned Businessman, Philanthropist, Aminu Dantata, Dies At 94

2025/06/29
Yelwata Attack: Survivors Count Losses, Seek Federal Gov’t’s Assistance To Return Home
Cover Stories

Yelwata Attack: Survivors Count Losses, Seek Federal Gov’t’s Assistance To Return Home

2025/06/29
Court Dismisses Suit Seeking Removal Of Ganduje As APC National Chairman
Cover Stories

Ahead 2027: North Central Renews Quest For APC Chairman As Ganduje Resigns

2025/06/28
June 12: Oduduwa Frontiers Applaud Tinubu’s Reforms In Economy, Security
Cover Stories

Tinubu’s Intervention Sets Stage For Fubara’s Return

2025/06/28
NSA Eulogises Late COAS, Says Nigeria Lost One Of Its Best Officers
Cover Stories

Polls: NSA Warns Against Violence, Fraud In Anambra, FCT, Others

2025/06/28
Leadership Conference advertisement

LATEST

Why Journalists Must Create Space For Real Conversations Across Divides

Shettima And The 2nd Term Brouhaha

Jigawa Earmarks N80m For Family Planning Services

APC Stakeholders Seek Power Shift To Kajuru

Hijrah Organisation Decries Prevalence Of Drug Abuse In Kwara

Commander Warns Officers, Soldiers Against Cannabis Use

Kwara North APC Guber Aspirants Chart Common Front For 2027

Friends, Associates Celebrate Gbenga Hashim @ 56

Gov Mutfwang Hails Anaba On NGE Election

Etsu Nupe Urges Agricultural Revolution, Youth Involvement

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Sport
  • Health
  • Entertainment
  • Opinion
    • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Football
  • Others
    • LeVogue Magazine
    • Conferences
    • National Economy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Leadership Media Group - All Rights Reserved.