The Federal Executive Council (FEC), on Wednesday in Abuja, observed a minute silence in honour of the victims of Abuja-Kaduna train attack.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting, presided over by President Mohammadu Buhari began with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, calling for a minute silence to be observed in honour of the victims.

The Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, and the Chief of Staff to the President, Ibrahim Gambari, are attending the meeting.

Others are the National Security Adviser, retired Babagana Monguno, and Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan.

Also in attendance are the Ministers of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, and Justice, Abubakar Malami, Health, DEhanire Osagie, and Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige.

Thelagostimes had earlier reported that the Kaduna-bound train carrying hundreds of passengers was on Monday, attacked by suspected terrorists.

Eight persons had been confirmed dead, 46 hospitalised and several others kidnapped following the attack.