Seven days after the attack on Kaduna-bound train attack, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has disclosed that 21 passengers are still missing.
The NRC also said that 172 passengers who were in the said train have been reunited with their families.
The Corporation’s Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria said the corporation is cooperating with all security agencies to ensure that all missing passengers are reunited with their families and the tracks made safe for its operations.
“The Corporation also confirms that a total of 172 Passengers onboard the AK9 are safe and okay while 21 Passengers are still reported missing. Let us assure our esteemed passengers and the general public that the Corporation in collaboration with other security agencies will leave no stone unturned in our efforts at rescuing the missing persons.
”Once again, the Corporation deeply condoles with those who lost loved ones and prays for the repose of the lost souls.
”We equally sincerely sympathise with our injured passengers and indeed everyone on board the AK9 train of Monday, March 28, for the trauma this unfortunate incident has caused you,’’ he said.