Nigerian Governors accept responsibility for leadership failure after repeated attacks of Kaduna bound train by bandits  

The Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) on Wednesday accepted responsibility for leadership failure after the repeated attacks on Kaduna bound trains by bandits. The governors in a statement on Wednesday, lamented that the repeated attack reflected a horror dream, saying that they owe the victims apology. They decried that the violent attack is becoming too many, adding that it questions their collective capacity to govern.

The NGF in the statement by Forum’s Chairman, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, declared: “The Kaduna -Abuja train attack on Monday night is a horror dream orchestrated by the wicked merchants of death that we must all wake up from to address.

“This is one attack too many. It must stop. First, as leaders, we owe the victims and their relations an apology as these unwarranted acts of violence are becoming too regular and they basically question our collective capacity to govern.

“If the intention of the murderers is to disrupt the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians, they will not succeed and when eventually total peace returns to the country, they will surely either be lifeless or excluded. I can assure you that this is an ugly phase in our national experience. It will certainly pass.”

They prayed that God would grant those that lost their lives eternal peace and wish those that were injured speedy recovery to resume their lives and put their heartless aggressors to shame.

The governors commended the security operatives for their efforts in coming to the rescue of the victims of the attack.

The NGF further stated: “We want to salute the bravery of our security forces in curtailing the magnitude of havoc this attack was intended to visit on innocent travelers. Our prayers are with you.

“We would continue to drum our support for the professional work you do and provide assistance in enhancing your operational strength and combat readiness. We recognize the enormous risk you take every day.

“Their violent demeanour will not result in anything positive instead it will confine them to an uncomfortable life in the jungle until the long arm of the law catches up with them.”