Terrorists have released three victims of the over 50 hostages of the abducted Abuja-Kaduna train passengers held hostage.

The victims, who consist of two males and a female, secured their freedom in the early hours of today.

They were released by the terrorists at a location inside the forest along the Kaduna – Abuja highway, where they were picked up by their relatives.

It is however not clear if any money was paid to the terrorists to release their abducted victims.

With the release of the three victims, the number of those still in captivity now remains at 40.