The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday observed a minute silence in honor of Victims of Abuja- Kaduna Train Attack.
Terrorists had attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train on Monday night with 362 passengers on board.
The Kaduna State government had detailed a territory under siege in its novel annual security report 2020 when it said 937 persons died that year while 1,972 others were kidnapped. It also said 3,348 residents were kidnapped in 2021, and 1,192 deaths recorded, which is 27.21 per cent higher than the number killed in 2020.
Meanwhile President Buhari is chairing the Weekly cabinet meeting at the State house Abuja.
Physically present at the meeting are Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha and Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari.
About 10 Ministers are Physically attending the meeting and the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Dr (Mrs) Folasade Yemi-Esan,
Other ministers are Participating virtually from their respective offices in Abuja.
Details later…..
(Editor Paul Akhagbemhe)
