Relatives of abducted passengers of the Kaduna bound train have asked the Nigerian government not to resume train service as a mark of respect for the abductees.
This is even as some of the relatives accused the minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, of not being serious with efforts to rescue their relatives or secure the release of the hostages from captivity.
They accused the minister of prioritising his political campaign.
Recall that bandits-terrorists planted explosives on the rail track and immobilised the train coming from Abuja to Kaduna, around Katari and Rijana area. Two video footage and photos of the abducted passengers were released by the bandits on separate occasions and insisted that the Federal Government should listen to their demands for the release of the victims.
One of the pregnant women in captivity gave birth to a baby girl.
While reading a statement on behalf of the relatives of the passengers, Abdulfatai Jimoh, said the resumption of the train service should be stopped until their relatives are rescued.
According to him, the government should also provide adequate security to ensure that those intending to use that train in the future are safe.
Jimoh said the Nigerian Railway Corporation has kept the family members in the dark about efforts being made to secure the release of the hostages. He also called on President Buhari to punish the officials of the railway corporation for their incompetence.
Jimoh, who was sobbing while reading the statement, said they have found it difficult to convince other family members especially children of the whereabouts of their parents.
He accused Amaechi of not being sincere about rescuing the hostages, saying the minister is rather focused on pursuing his political campaign instead of ensuring that the captives are rescued.
