Edo State Government has said 20 passengers were abducted from a train station in the state and not 32 as widely reported. Some gunmen attacked Tom Ikimi/Ekehen station in Igueben on Saturday, kidnapping several passengers. SaharaReporters reported on Tuesday that seven of the kidnapped victims had regained their freedom. Giving an update, Chris Nehikhare, the state communication and orientation commissioner, confirmed that seven of the abductees had been rescued but added that 13 victims were still being held by the kidnappers and not 25.
January 11, 2023Some gunmen attacked Tom Ikimi/Ekehen station in Igueben on Saturday, kidnapping several passengers.
Giving an update, Chris Nehikhare, the state communication and orientation commissioner, confirmed that seven of the abductees had been rescued but added that 13 victims were still being held by the kidnappers and not 25. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, Chidi Nwabuzor, in a statement said the abductors, armed with AK 47s, invaded the train station on Saturday and shot sporadically into the air before abducting scores of intending travellers.
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