Buhari directs service chiefs to haunt down attackers of Kaduna bound train

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the military to haunt down those responsible for the attack on a Kaduna bound train on Monday, which led to the death of seven persons, while scores of others were abducted.

In a meeting with service chiefs on Tuesday, the president described the attack as “a matter of grave concern’, saying those responsible should be made to face justice

Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media and Publicity), Garba Shehu, in a statement said Buhari directed the immediate conclusion of the implementation of the integrated security surveillance and monitoring solution for the Abuja-Kaduna rail line.

He also said the security infrastructure should be extended to cover the Lagos-Ibadan rail line.

Shehu also quoted the president as directing the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) 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 reads.

The president also reiterated the call for the armed forces to “deal ruthlessly” with terrorists, urging them not to spare anyone unlawfully wielding the AK 47 weapon.

“No one should be allowed to hold the country to ransom.

“Like most Nigerians, I am deeply pained by its occurrence, the second of its type, which has resulted in the death of a yet to be determined number of passengers and others who suffered injuries.

“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.