Mr Sambo also expressed the hope that all the kidnapped passengers on the train would soon be reunited with their families.
The released passenger said that the Buhari regime aborted earlier efforts by the victims’ families to secure their release.
A Kaduna-bound train from Abuja was attacked on March 28 by armed bandits, with passengers killed and others kidnapped.
The president said the rescue was difficult because bandits don’t care about killing their hostages if they come under attack.
“The suspension should be lifted because whether one travels by road, rail, sea or air, it is God that protects us.”
Mr El-Rufai equally approved the disbursement of N250,000 each to 22 persons severely wounded during the train attack.
“MUN will continue to pray for the safety of troops and their successes against the machinations of the enemies of the state.”
“Seven NRC staff, five are safe and two missing. Ten janitors, six are safe, three missing and one dead. Also, one caterer is safe while two are missing.”
The minister said the military needed Nigerians’ support to confront insecurity in the country.
“It is important for aggrieved persons, individuals or groups to take legitimate steps to seek redress through the law courts instead of resorting.”
