A suspect has been arrested, according to a government official.
The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, on Sunday confirmed that 31 intending passengers were abducted during a terrorist attack at Igueben train station in Edo State, South-south Nigeria, on Saturday.
“Kidnapping 32 while many others were injured. They came with cars but took their victims into the bush on foot. “The Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, visited the scene of the crime this morning to have an on-the-spot assessment of what has happened.
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