Indications have emerged that the Federal Government may release detained terrorists in exchange for kidnapped victims of the Abuja-Kaduna train as demanded by the terrorists.
The terrorists attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train and abducted no fewer than 68 passengers at Katari, Kaduna state, on March 28.
About eight people were killed and 26 others injured when the gunmen bombed the rail track and fired gunshots at the train which was heading for Kaduna.
The gang had demanded the release of some of its detained commanders and financiers in exchange for the abductees.
The gunmen had released one of the hostages, the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Alwan Hassan, following the alleged payment of a huge sum.
Reports said negotiations with the armed gang are progressing but the government had the option to yield to the gunmen’s demands or launch an all-out attack which is considered high risk.
The terrorists had last Wednesday released the picture of a baby girl that was delivered by one of the two pregnant women in their custody.
0
0
