Kaduna state government says the passenger manifest for the ill-fated Kaduna-bound train indicated that of the 362 people that boarded the train, eight people lost their lives, 26 passengers were injured, while some are still unaccounted for.
Commissioner for internal security and home affairs Samuel Aruwan said the manifest of the train service AK9, attacked by terrorists on Monday night, was obtained from the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).
Mr Aruwan, who said the search operation was still ongoing, explained that the list did not include NRC staff and security officials who were on board.
According to him, the manifest reveals that 398 passengers bought tickets for the trip, but 362 were validated as having boarded the train through the recognised turnstile.
“Security agencies have reported that eight bodies were recovered and 26 persons were injured during the attack,” said the commissioner.
“Investigations are still ongoing to ascertain the status of the passengers who were onboard the train and remain unaccounted for at the time of this update.
“Search operations are also being sustained. Citizens who wish to make inquiries are requested to contact the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency on the phone line 09088923398.”
