Kaduna train attack: Terrorists planning to marry off 21-year-old abducted passenger to commander who is in love with her – Negotiator, Tukur Mamu

The negotiator of the abducted Kaduna train passengers, Tukur Mamu, has disclosed that the terrorists are making plans to marry off a certain 21-year-old girl identified as Azurfa Lois John.

Azurfa Lois John is a 300-level student of the Kaduna State University and was abducted alongside her cousin Peace Aboi, 28.

Mamu is the media consultant of Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. He disclosed the development while briefing newsmen on the four passengers released by the terrorists after spending over four months in captivity.

He called on the Federal government and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to urgently secure the release of Azurfa before she is married off.

“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, a 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,” Mamu said.

This important information should be treated with the urgency it deserves. Even though I know that releasing this information will not only unsettle 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 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,” he added.