Okowa flays Edo train attack
Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has described as "very sad and unfortunate" Saturday's attack and kidnapping of passengers at a train substation in Igueben, Edo State, by gunmen.
Okowa deplored the incident in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Sunday, saying that gunmen's activities across the country had remained a disturbing phenomenon.
The Governor urged security agencies to track down the attackers and rescue the victims at the train station.
He also urged Nigerians to rise to the occasion and provide security agencies with relevant information so that they can effectively police the country.
Okowa specifically urged the Federal Government to "drop its sluggish attitude and cosmetic approach to combating insecurity in the country," emphasizing that the government should stop meddling with citizens' lives.
"As a country, we must be deeply concerned about the activities of armed groups and non-state actors attempting to destabilize our nation," the statement said in part.
"With the general elections a few weeks away, this dastardly act is not just worrisome but condemnable, and we urge security agencies to quickly track and apprehend the gunmen and rescue the victims.
"On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I sympathise with the authorities of the Nigerian Railway Corporation and families of the kidnapped intending passengers at the train station.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with their families during this difficult time, and we pray for the victims' prompt return to be reunited with their families."
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