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Terrorists Torture Abducted Kaduna Train Passengers, Threaten Buhari, El-Rufai, Governors, Senators
On March 28, 2022, terrorists attacked the Kaduna-bound passenger train, killing eight people and abducting 63. Many others were wounded.
After a series of releases for ransom, 43 Nigerians are still held by the terrorists somewhere within the Birnin Gwari forest in Kaduna.
In the viral video recorded in Hausa, the terrorists threatened to kidnap Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari and Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, as well as other government officials.
The terrorists claimed the government knows what their demands are, and if not met, they will enslave the captives and sell the rest “just like the Chibok girls.”
They also vowed to “turn this place to a slaughterhouse” if they are not appeased.
The terrorists also said they know of a plan by the Nigerian government to storm their hideout “with guns and planes.”
WHAT THEY SAID
This is the result of what the bad Nigerian government has caused for her people.
Look at it very well. It’s not our intention to do this but this is what the Nigerian government has caused.
We have tried to dialogue with the Nigerian government some time ago in Kaduna to release the abducted victims but the FG seems relaxed – having their tea.
The FG should know that we are aware that there’s no committee being set up to fast track the release of the victims. We know that you are planning to forcefully rescue the victims using guns and planes.
Your guns and your planes are spider webs in the sight of Allah.
We are fighting for the cause of Allah. We don’t fear anybody. We only fear Allah. We have pledge solidarity to Allah. We will carryout whatever Allah says we should.
This is small compared to what you will see. Just as we have told you in times past – if our demands are not met, we will turn this area into a slaughterhouse…
This is our message to the government of Nigeria and just as you have seen these people here, by God’s grace, you will see your leaders; your senators and governors will come before us.
These ones you see here, we will keep some as our slaves and sell them off just as our Imam told you in the past.
Just like the Chibok girls that were sold off, we will equally sell these ones as slaves…
If you don’t adhere to our demands, we will kill the ones we need to kill and sell the remaining. By God’s grace, El-Rufai, Buhari, we will bring you here.
EXCLUSIVE DETAILS
ARISE News spoke to a family member of one of the abductees who would rather be anonymous.
He said the terrorists contacted him within the past week and told him that two of the captives are seriously ill from wound infections.
The terrorists told him to come get them both, as long as he comes with food and water.
Excited at the prospect of securing his loved ones’ freedom, he loaded his car with food and water for the captives and set out for Birnin Gwari from Kaduna.
However, some family members of other captives got wind of the plan, and weren’t too pleased he was negotiating for just his own relatives.
According to the source, he was barely 30 minutes from the location given to him by the terrorists in Birnin Gwari, when he was stopped at a military checkpoint.
They had “information from headquarters” that someone was coming with ransom for the terrorists.
He told them to check the car, that all he had was food and water, not cash.
Nonetheless, he was detained for hours, then sent back.
BACKSTORY
On March 28, 2022, terrorists attacked a Kaduna-bound passenger train, killing eight people and abducting 63 others. Many others were wounded.
One of the abducted victims, the managing director of the Nigerian Bank of Agriculture, Alwan Hassan, was released about a week later, after reportedly paying a ransom of N100 million.
A pregnant woman was also released, before another 11 were set free early June.
On July 9, Seven of 50 remaining abductees were released.
Reports in local media claim the terrorists were paid N800 million; N100 million for each of the six Nigerians released, and N200 million for the Pakistani captive.
However, Tukur Mamu who negotiated their release – as well as previous negotiations with the terrorists – insisted that no ransom was paid.
Mamu is publisher of the Desert Herald and a media consultant to popular Kaduna-based Islam cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi.
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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