It’s four days since some passengers were abducted after an attack on the Abuja- bound train. The victims are still in the terrorists’ den.
Even though some families of the abductees were contacted by the bandits informing them about their whereabouts, they are yet to make any demand for ransom after contacting them, DailyNews 24 gathered.
One of the families told Daily News 24 that the abductors contacted them but only confirmed their daughter and many other passengers were with them.
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A family source, who pleaded anonymity, said the bandits called on Tuesday night but did not request a ransom.
According to the source: “They called Tuesday night and told us our sister and other missing passengers are with them in their camps and she is safe. They didn’t talk more than that. They just cut off the call.
“Now, we are scared, we are just praying to God for intervention and her safety. We are pleading with the kidnappers to release her for us,” he said.
A Kaduna-based journalist, whose mother and elder sister were kidnapped, confirmed the bandits contacted his elder brother.
The journalist said his mother and sister arrived from Saudi Arabia and were returning to Kaduna when they were caught up in the ill-fated train.
According to him: “My mum and sister Adama were in the train and they were among those that were not accounted for. But now, the bandits have contacted my elder brother but they didn’t ask for ransom yet. They have told us that my mum and sister are with them in the forest.
“Please, join in prayer for their safe return. We are praying fervently that, nothing bad will happen to them and others in the custody.”
