Terrorists have abducted 31 intending passengers from Igueben to Warri at Igueben train station in Edo State, with number of other innocent victims injured, when the bandits stormed the railway station and shooting sporadically
Penpushing reports that the terrorists came with cars and took their victims into the bush on foot, but one of the abducted passenger managed to escape from the kidnappers, while the police had arrested one of the suspects.
The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, who confirmed the incident on Sunday said the arrested suspect is helping the police in their investigation, adding that the attack was the most difficult incident in the state of late.
‘Few armed men who came with vehicles at about 4 p.m. started shooting sporadically at the Igueben train station. Kidnapping 32 while many others were injured. They came with cars but took their victims into the bush on foot.
‘The police in collaboration with the vigilante and hunters started combing the bush almost immediately. One suspect has been arrested and he is helping the police in their investigation’,Nehikhare said.
‘The Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, visited the scene of the crime this morning to have an on-the-spot assessment of what has happened. We are pleased to say that one suspect has been arrested. We congratulate the police and the Edo security network for the swiftness which they attended to the security breach. The Edo State Government sympathises with the victims and hopes that this would be the last such incident occur in the state,” he said.
Penpushing further reports that the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has, however announced the closure of the station until further notice, with assurance from the Nigerian government to rescued, as the transportation ministry it condemned the attack
“Public Announcement: This is to inform our general public and most especially our esteemed passengers, that Ekehen Station has been temporarily closed due to security issues, till further notice’, the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry, Henshaw Ogubike’, wrote
“The Federal government condemns the despicable and utterly barbaric kidnapping of passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station Igueben Edo State. The Public is hereby reassured that the security agencies are making efforts to rescue the kidnapped train passengers’.
‘The Nigerian Police is on the trail of the criminals and have mobilised with a view to protecting the lives and property of the remaining passengers. The Government is saddened by this unpleasant development and assures on its prompt response to the ugly situation.”
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