All Progressives Congress presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says Nigeria will prevail over forces of darkness, condemning Saturday’s abduction of train passengers in Edo State.
Tinubu in a statement by his media aide, Tunde Rahman in Abuja on Tuesday, urged Nigerians not to be dismayed.
The presidential hopeful prayed that forces of darkness will not prevail over the country, describing the abduction of 31 passengers who were waiting to board the train at Igueben Station to Warri as another sad episode in the security challenges facing the country.
He expressed hope that Nigeria would prevail against the agents of darkness.
Tinubu also expressed sympathy with the victims, most of who are still held captive by the attackers.
He urged the Federal Government, Edo State Government and local authorities to work with the security agencies to quickly secure the release of all the victims.
Tinubu said, “I condemn the mindless attack and abduction of innocent train passengers in Edo State by terrorists on Saturday.
“From the available information, the security agencies are working hard to rescue the victims.
“I urge more collaborative efforts by the Federal Government, Edo State Government and other local authorities on the quick rescue of all the victims.
“This occurrence is a sad reminder that we have not completely won the war against insecurity and that there are still some agents of darkness lurking around the corner.
“But I want to assure Nigerians we will win this war.
“Evil will not prevail over our country because of our strong determination to exterminate the dark forces everywhere they manifest.
“One of the reasons I am running for the presidency is to improve the security situation and tackle every form of insecurity in our country.
“We have a clear plan to end violent crimes and terrorism through our Anti-Terrorism Battalion Forces, investment in more security hardware and surveillance technology that will make our streets, neighbourhood and forests safer for socio-economic activities to thrive and bloom.
“I commend the rescue efforts of the security agencies that have led to the arrest of some of the terrorists. Nigeria shall overcome.”
