The military has announced the release of all the 23
remaining passengers held hostage by Boko Haram Terrorists following the attack
on the Abuja to Kaduna train.
In a statement issued Wednesday by the Chief of Defense Staff
Action Committee (CDSAC), Prof. Usman Yusuf, said their release was secured on
Wednesday.
The statement reads: “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.
“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.”
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