Identities Of Victims Who Died In Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack Revealed

On March 28, 2022, several Bandit terrorists placed IEDs on the rail track in Katari, Kaduna State, causing a train bound for Kaduna to derail.

According to accounts, the train that left at 6 p.m. on Monday from the Idu railway station in Abuja’s Federal Capital Territory hit an explosive device about 30 minutes before arriving at the Rigasa train station in Kaduna.

After the train was forced to halt, video posted on social media by eyewitnesses showed the bandits firing erratically, killing several of the railway passengers.

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Days after the tragedy, the Kaduna State administration determined that there were 362 individuals on board, despite other accounts claiming that the number was higher.

Here’s a list of some of the identities of the people who were on the train and reportedly died during the tragic attack.

Dr Chinelo Nwando

Chinelo, a graduate of the University of Port Harcourt was said to have resigned from her appointment at St Gerald’s hospital in Kaduna amidst plans to relocate abroad on Friday.

The doctor was said to have tweeted about her safety, asking for prayers when the train was attacked.

However, the female medical doctor was said to have later died from gunshot wounds sustained during the attack.

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Barrister Musa Lawal Ozigi

Barrister Ozigi, a secretary General at the Trade Union Congress(TUC) in Nigeria.

The President of TUC, comrade Quadri Olaleye confirmed his death, adding that they also lost a Kwara state chairman in the attack.

Abdu Isa Kofar Mata

Abdu Isa Kofar Mata, a director of the board of technical education.

According to his younger brother, Musa died from gunshots sustained during the attack. His family has been devastated by his death.

Farida Sule

29-year-old lawyer, identified as Farida Sule Mohammed was among those killed in a terrorist attack that occurred on a train along the Abuja-Kaduna route on Monday, March 28.

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Farida who was the daughter of Mallam Sule Mohammed, the National Organizing Secretary of the People’s Redemption Party was confirmed dead by her brother.

The deceased was buried at Yahaya Road Mosque in Kaduna at 4:pm on Tuesday, March 29, after a funeral prayer.

A friend of the deceased, Zahida Barau took to Facebook to describe her as a person with a good heart. Advertisement.

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