The Kaduna State Government has disclosed that no fewer than
362 passengers were on the Abuja-Kaduna train attacked by terrorists on Monday
night.
The government noted that from the passenger manifest it
received from the Nigerian Railway Corporation, 398 passengers bought tickets
for the trip, but 362 boarded the train.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home
Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, also revealed that eight bodies had been recovered,
while 26 others were confirmed injured and currently receiving medical
attention.
In a statement on Tuesday, Aruwan said several others were
still unaccounted for as search operations continue.
The statement read. “The Kaduna State Government has received
from the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), the detailed passenger manifest
for the Abuja-Kaduna train service AK9, which was attacked by terrorists on
Monday.
“The documents received showed 398 passengers bought tickets
for the trip, but 362 were validated as having boarded the train through the
recognized turnstile.
“The passenger manifest does not include NRC staff and
security officials who were on board.
“Furthermore,
security agencies have reported that eight bodies were recovered and 26 persons
were injured during the attack.
“Investigations are still ongoing to ascertain the status of
the passengers who were on board the train and remain unaccounted for at the
time of this update. Search operations are also being sustained.
“Citizens are requested to contact the Kaduna State Emergency
Management Agency on the phone line 09088923398, to make enquiries or provide
information regarding passengers who were on board the Abuja-Kaduna train AK9.
“Further updates will be communicated to the public.”
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