Tinubu: Terror attack on Kuje prison worrisome

President-Elect Bola Tinubu

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has condemned Tuesday’s attack on the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja by terrorists.

Tinubu stated that the incessant terror attacks plaguing the country were worrisome just as he called on Nigerians to remain vigilant and united behind constituted authorities.

The former governor of Lagos State said this via a statement issued on Friday by his media aide, Tunde Rahman.

The Star recalls that the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed that four inmates of the Kuje correctional centre died in Tuesday’s attack, while hundreds of prisoners escaped.

The NCoS said the assailants broke into the correctional centre using explosive devices through the main entrance and the fence of the facility respectively.

The Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group had claimed responsibility for the attack.

Reacting to the attack, Tinubu said: “Tuesday’s terror attack on Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre is worrisome. These incessant attacks on government’s institutions and innocent citizens is a sad reminder that we still have a lot to do to put these evil forces in check.

“I totally condemn this dastardly attack. The government must immediately go after the attackers and fleeing inmates of this facility.

“While also calling for full investigation of the incident and the possible failure to act on intelligence, we must all remain vigilant and united.

“This moment calls for national unity and deep introspection.

“We must continue to support the President Muhammadu Buhari administration in its battle against insurgents and determination to confront these agents of darkness.

“I commiserate with the families and relations of those who lost their lives in the attack. I also call on the government to continue to provide succour and medical attention to those injured,” the APC presidential standard-bearer stated.

The Star