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Kaduna Train Attack: Tinubu Donates N50m To Victims

National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, has lamented the spate of banditry and terrorism being witnessed in the country, saying Nigeria is bleeding.

Tinubu, who paid a condolence visit to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, stressed the need for all hands to be on deck to fight banditry and terrorism.

He condemned the attack on a Kaduna-bound train last week, describing the terrorists’ action as shameful.

“We are facing the current challenges seriously and we have to do more. Nigeria bleeds on behalf of everybody. We need to fight the terrorism with all our energy and whatever we have. It’s not shameful for people to be poor, but it’s unacceptable to accept poverty as a norm.”

“It’s shameful to be callous, wicked and be a bully or terror to instill fear in humanity and it’s not acceptable. I am here on a condolence visit to Kaduna to sympathise with the Governor and people of Kaduna and entire Nigeria.

“What happened to the people on the Abuja to Kaduna train on Monday for all of us. A sad day. Whatever happens to Nigerians happens to all of us. I understand that some people are still missing. Innocent people maimed, killed, family suddenly thrown into sorrow; it’s frustrating. But we must submit to the will of God.

“Malam el-Rufai, the Governor, we walk with you in every aspect of the way because you are the symbol of of unity. We cannot forget that in a hurry. It’s a symbol of Nigeria’s unity. It’s about service but if enemy of progress feel they can deter you from that service and human development, we would all say no.”

Responding, El-Rufai expressed appreciation to Tinubu for cancelling his 70th anniversary colloquium as a mark of honour for the victims of the attack.

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