Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Security Chiefs to rescue all kidnapped passengers at the Abuja-Kaduna train attack, and a manhunt for the terrorists, to make them face justice for their heinous acts.
The President who gave the directive in a meeting with the Security Chiefs at the State House, Abuja on Tuesday, following the dastardly terrorist attack on the Abuja-Kaduna Rail Line on Monday, 28th March, 2022.
While gave directive for the immediate conclusion of all processes for implementation of the Integrated Security Surveillance and Monitoring (ISSM) Solution for Abuja—Kaduna Rail Line with extension of the ISSM Solution to cover the Lagos—Ibadan Rail Line.
President Buhari asked the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) management to speedily repair the damaged lines and resume normal service without delay.
Mr President recalled his earlier directive that military should deal ruthlessly with terrorists stands. "Anyone found unlawfully wielding an AK 47 should not be spared! No one should be allowed to hold the country to ransom".
The President who was deeply pained by this attack, the second of its type said, "the attack on the train, a safe means of transport to many, is callous; our thoughts are with the families of the deceased, and prayers for the injured".
He commended the Law Enforcement agencies for their prompt response, and all the emergency personnel who were responsible for the evacuation and treatment of the injured persons.
"Nigeria will overcome the forces of evil. We will not relent until this is accomplished", he said.
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