In a significant development, Nigerian authorities have arrested a suspect believed to be the mastermind behind the deadly attack on the Abuja–Kaduna train in March 2022.
The suspect, identified as Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known by the alias “Mande,” was apprehended by the Kaduna State Police Command’s anti-kidnapping unit in January 2024.
The Abuja–Kaduna train attack, which involved gunmen opening fire and kidnapping passengers, resulted in numerous casualties and sent shockwaves throughout Nigeria.
According to police spokesperson Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Abdullahi not only confessed to leading the train attack but also admitted to involvement in the abduction of students from Greenfield University in 2021 and almost all the kidnappings along the Abuja–Kaduna highway.
Abdullahi was arrested alongside Auwal Ayuba and Babangida Alhaji Bello, who also confessed to being part of the armed group that attacked the train.
The police seized a significant number of AK-47 rifles during their arrest.
Ezinwanne Onwuka, senior staff reporter and columnist with WAP is a Nigerian-based writer and content developer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her interests include reading, writing, researching and graphic designing.
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