NIMASA DG COMMISERATES WITH EL-RUFAI ON RECENT ATTACKS IN KADUNA

The Director General of thr Nigrrian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Bashir Jamoh has commiserated with Mallam Nadir elm ruts and the Kaduna State government over the recent attacks involving Abuja - Kaduna Train service and the invasion of the Kaduna Airport leading to death, injury and abduction of unspecified number of passengers.

In a letter to Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Dr. Jamoh who expressed shock over the incidents, while sending his condolences to the families of the deceased and the entire good people of Kaduna State.

"May Allah (SWT) be with you at this trying time and crown your efforts to bring peace, progress and prosperity to Kaduna State with immense success". Jamoh wrote.

Dr. Jamoh who is also from Kaduna State urged the people of Kaduna to keep faith with both the State and Federal Governments in their quest to finding a lasting solution to the security challenges facing the State.

"Good shall always prevail over evil. Let us all be vigilant as good citizens and inform relevant security agencies of suspicious activities in and around the State". Jamoh concluded.

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