National Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmad Tinubu says Nigerians must collaborate and share idea in the fight against banditry and terrorism for the progress of the country.
He stated this when he visited Governor Nasiru Elrufai at Government House Kaduna.
Alhaji Bola Tinubu said he was in Kaduna with his entourage to sympathize with government and the people of the state over the recent attack of Abuja – Kaduna train
He called for the deployment of technology in the fight against terrorism, describing banditry and terrorism as a major setback to the economy of the country.
He said he was in support of Governor Nasiru Elrufai’s call for government to do everything possible to stem insecurity.
Alhaji Tinubu also donated fifty million naira to assist in rehabilitating and catering for the wellbeing of the victims, and urged Nigerians to contribute to their welfare either in hospitals or their homes
According to him, Nigerians need to fight terrorism with all their energy
“Whatever happens to a Nigerian 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.
“I’m here with my entourage to support and pledge that whatever we need to do, we will do to make reasonable contribution to the welfare of the victims.
Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu encouraged the state Government to stand strong in defeating the bandits, saying that, the security agencies must at the moment intensify effort to quickly rescue those still in captivity.
Responding, Governor Nasiru El-Rufai expressed appreciation to the National Leader of APC Bola Tinubu for cancelling his 70th anniversary colloquium as a mark of honour for the victims of the train attack.
“This gesture by Asiwaju is a show of powerful leadership, empathy and concern for the lives and property of Nigerians. It’s unprecedented in our history in Nigeria. The government and people of Kaduna state will never forget this gesture. We are very grateful to you for service, sacrifice and commitment to the unity and that of our country. We appreciate your call for people to contribute to enable us rehabilitate the victims of this tragedy.
The leader of the APC was accompanied to the government house Kaduna by former speaker of the House of representatives Yakubu Dogara, the former Governor of Borno state Kashim Shettima and many other dignitaries.
A minute of silence was observed in respect of those who lost their lives during the incident.
The APC National Leader visited St. Gerard Catholic Hospital, Kaduna to commiserate with the victims of the attack who were hospitalised including the staff of the hospital, a doctor, who was killed by the bandits.
He also visited the resident of a renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi in Kaduna.
AMINU DALHATU
