The federal government says all the passengers abducted from a Kaduna-bound train on March 28, 2022, have been released.
Usman Yusuf Secretary, chief of defense staff action committee (CDSAC), announced this on Wednesday.
“I am pleased to announce to the nation and the world that at 1600Hrs. (4:00pm) today, Wednesday 5-10-2022, the seven-man Presidential Committee assembled by the Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General L E O Irabor, secured the release and took custody of all the 23 remaining passengers held hostage by Boko Haram Terrorists following the attack on the Abuja to Kaduna train on 28-3-2022,” he said.
“The nation owes a debt of gratitude to the Nigerian Military under the leadership of the CDS who conceived and guided the operation. from start to finish. All sister Security Agencies and the Federal Ministry of Transportation contributed immensely to this Operation.
“The unwavering support of the President and Commander in Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR is what made it all possible.
“Members of this Committee are grateful for the rare honour and privilege to be part of this Humanitarian Operation. May God Almighty Heal Our Wounds and Bring Peace to Our Land.”
Terrorists had attacked the train, killing some passengers and kidnapping many.
Some of the passengers had been released in batches.
The release of the final batch of 23 passengers brings an end to the hostage situation.
Train services had been suspended on the Abuja-Kaduna route owing to the crisis.
