The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has condemned the security lapses that aided the train facility attack in Igueben, Edo state .
Speaking on Sunday through the Atiku Media Office, he said that this serves as the latest reminder on the urgent need to redeem the security architecture to better safeguard the lives and properties of the citizens .
He stated that it is unacceptable for terrorists to plan attacks of this nature, mobilize arms and ammunition, secure funding and move large numbers of people across large spaces without detection by the security agencies .
He also said that there is need to apply diplomatic pressures to stem the free flow of light arms and assault weapons across the West African sub-region and through the borders .
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transportation , Muazu Sambo has condemned the recent attack, while assuring that security agencies are making efforts to ensure that the kidnapped passengers are rescued.
The Nigeria Railway Corporation has also announced an indefinite closure of Ekehen station in Edo state till further notice.
