JUST IN! Tinubu Cancels Colloquium In Honour Of Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack Victims

 

The chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said the event could not continue in the wake of the attack on a train heading to Kaduna state from Abuja.

TheCable had reported how the train was attacked by gunmen in the Kateri-Rijana area of Kaduna on Monday night. The train was said to have almost reached Rigasa, its final stop.

Speaking shortly after his arrival at the colloquium on Tuesday, Tinubu said he cannot be celebrating and rejoicing amidst a national tragedy.

He asked the attendees to “go home and pray” for the victims of the attack.

Watch The Video Of His Speech Below;

FLASH: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu announces the cancellation of his 70th Birthday Celebration on the Stage at Eko Hotel and Suites where guests and well wishers were already seated for the event … Asiwaju says it calls for sober reflection and not celebration. #AsiwajuAt70 ♾ pic.twitter.com/NdCjNb6f6v

— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) March 29, 2022

Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced officially that the birthday event has been officially cancelled and everyone should go home …. Asiwaju prays that May the souls of the departed Rest In Peace. #AsiwajuAt70 pic.twitter.com/qKN0rYwkQX

— Jubril A. Gawat (@Mr_JAGs) March 29, 2022