Train attack: NLC, FEPPPAN commiserate with TUC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Federal Parastatals and Private Sector Pensioners Association of Nigeria (FEPPPAN), have commiserated with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) over the death of its Secretary General, Comrade Musa Lawal Ozigi and Kwara State Chairman, Comrade Akinsola Akinwunmi, who were killed in the Kaduna-bound train terror attack.

The NLC, in a statement issued by its President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, commiserated with the TUC, saying the news of the demise of the union members was received with utmost shock.

Wabba added that it was most unfortunate that till now, it was difficult to establish the actual number of casualties and travellers caught up in the train attack.

He noted that the message by the terrorists and bandits was clear, adding that no one is safe anymore anywhere in Nigeria, whether by air, road or train.

The NLC President said: “This must be the ultimate wake up call for government. It is either the government and security agencies rise to the occasion once and for all or we would be singing the Nunc Dimittis to a civilized, sane and secured homeland.

“It is disheartening to note that our security intelligence appears to invest more resources into blackmailing individuals and groups perceived to be uncomfortable with government policies and actions rather than channelling tax payers’ money into confronting the dire security situations facing our country. We expect credible security intelligence that will help nip potential terrorist attacks in the bud.

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“While we demand a swift and pungent response to last Monday’s bandits’ attack on the Abuja-Kaduna train and the recent terrorists’ attack on the Kaduna Airport, we call on the Federal Government of Nigeria and security agencies to take the crises of insecurity in our country as a prime test of the will of the state, a frontal challenge on resolve of the institutions of our civility and a daring assault on our sovereignty as a nation. The battle line has again been clearly drawn.”

A joint condolence message jointly signed by FEPPPAN’s President-General and General Secretary, Chief Temple Ubani and Mr Franklin Enrile respectively, lamented that the death of both unionists was a death too many.

“We are pained and shocked to the heart to recieve this heart wrecking news. Our dear Secretary-General, Comrade Musa-Lawal Ozigi, was a man whose actions were progressive. We know him to be a man who is poised to making a difference for the upliftment of our country.

“How can we ever console the Congress enough for this irreparable loss? This is one death too many! While our prayer is for the almighty God to be with all he left behind, in the Congress and in his family, we call on the Federal Government to arrest those behind the killing and bring them to justice.

“We equally pray that all his children attain above the height their beloved father envisioned for them. Please accept our condolence,” FEPPPAN stated.

The Star