Terrorists who abducted passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna train have indicated interest in in keeping one of the hostages, a 21-year-old Christian lady, Azurfa Lois John, for marriage.
This was revealed by Tukur Mamu, who is negotiating the release of the abducted train passengers.
Mamu said he got wind of their desire through a credible source. He noted that that was what done in the case of Leah Sharibu, “They are planning to marry her any moment from now.”
He said in the statement: “This is to alert the Federal Government and especially the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that I can confirm through credible information at my disposal that if urgent action is not taken to immediately secure the release of the youngest victim of the train attack, 21-year-old Azurfa Lois John, the abductors, as they have done in the case of Leah Sharibu, are planning to marry her any moment from now.
“One of the top commanders is said to be in love with her. This important information should be treated with the urgency it deserves.
“Even though I know that releasing this information will unsettle not only her immediate family and loved ones but Nigerians as a whole, it is necessary to do so to avoid a repeat of Leah Sharibu’s case.
“I advise CAN in particular not to politicise this issue or reduce it to mere press releases as I have seen in the past, but to work closely with relevant authorities to engage the abductors on her case as soon as possible before it is late.
“I pray that in view of the uncertainties which are becoming alarming, the Federal Government will also act very fast to ensure the release of all the remaining victims.”
Meanwhile, the abductors of the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers, on Friday, released four more of their hostages.
This information was contained in a statement issued by Tukur Mamu and made available to newsmen in Kaduna.
