President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed sadness over the Monday attack on a Kaduna-bound train by terrorists, leading to many deaths and injuries. He condemned the bombing of the passenger train, describing it as a “matter of grave concern.” The President on Tuesday said he was deeply pained by the attack, the second of its kind in recent times. Mr. President also mandated the immediate conclusion of all the processes for the implementation of the integrated security surveillance and monitoring solution for the Abuja to Kaduna railway line. The President who said this via a statement signed by presidential spokesperson Mallam Garba Shehu, also said the solution should be extended to cover the Lagos-Ibadan railway line.
“The attack on the train, a safe means of transport to many, is callous; and our thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers for the injured,” he said.
According to the statement, the President also directed the Nigerian Railway Corporation management to speedily repair the damaged lines and resume normal service without delay.
“Additionally, the President charged the law enforcement chiefs to bring back all passengers kidnapped and ensure that each of the callous terrorists are hunted down and made to face justice for their heinous acts as no one or group should be allowed to make the country prostrate,” the statement added.
“President Buhari reiterated his earlier directive that the military should deal ruthlessly with terrorists. He asked them to be more decisive and not spare anyone unlawfully wielding the AK 47 weapon.”
“No one should be allowed to hold the country to ransom,” said the President, as quoted in the statement.