By Joseph Edegbo
The Kaduna State Government says it has received from the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), detailed passenger manifest for the Abuja-Kaduna train service which was attacked by terrorists on Monday.
A statement by the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan said documents from the Railway authorities indicate that 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, the statement emphasized, will be communicated to the public.
