Barely 24 hours after terrorists attacked an Abuja-Kaduna train, friends and families of victims are soliciting help in various forms.
Since the attack took place a few kilometres to the Rigasa Train Station in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Monday, no definite number of casualties has been given. But, currently, families of survivors are trying to save them in any way they can.
The relatives of one of the victims identified as Abdulahi have been called by the terrorists who kidnapped him to prepare their minds for a ransom.
Jibreel Khalil, a relative of Abdulahi who spoke to FIJ, said, “Although no fixed price has been given to the family, his abductors called to confirm that he was with them, and asked us to prepare to pay a ransom”.
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There has also been a call for blood donation for victims, as many of those who ended up in the hospital are in need of blood. Donors are to visit the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna.
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The PUNCH reported that an official of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), who did not want his name mentioned, said they had not been able to provide an accurate casualty figure.
At the time of filing this report, the federal government was yet to react or give an official statement on the attack.
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