The terrorists, who attacked a Kaduna-bound train and abducted unspecified number of passengers on Monday, have contacted families of abducted victims.
Some of the families, who spoke to journalists anonymously, said the terrorists are yet to name their price.
About eight people, including Trade Union Congress (TUC) Secretary-General, Musa Ozigi-Lawal; TUC Kwara State chapter Chairman, Akin Akinsola; National Board of Technical Education (NBTE) Director at Kaduna office, Abdul Isa Kofar-Mata; and a dentist, Dr Chinelo Nwandowere, were killed by the gunmen on Monday.
While over 41 others were injured and many abducted.
A family member of one of the victims said the abductors only called on Tuesday night to inform them that their family members and many other passengers were safe but did not demand any ransom.
”They told us our sister and other missing passengers were with them in their camps and that she was safe. They didn’t say more than that before ending the call.”
”We are scared. We are just praying for God’s intervention and her safety. We are pleading with the kidnappers to release her for us,” he said.
A journalist, whose mother and sister were kidnapped, said the bandits also contacted his brother.
He said his mother and sister arrived in Nigeria from Saudi Arabia and boarded the train to Kaduna.
”My mum and sister were on the train and are among those not accounted for.
”The bandits have contacted my brother but 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 their custody,” the journalist said.
