The Police Command in Edo State has named the suspects arrested over the Igueben train attack. Gunmen on January 7 kidnapped passengers waiting to board
Gunmen on January 7 kidnapped passengers waiting to board the train to Warri in Delta State.
The Edo government had confirmed the arrest of two village chiefs and release of two remaining captives, both railway workers. On Sunday, Police spokesperson, SP Chidi Nwabuzor said eight men already appeared in court where police got an ex-parte order.The pleadings were signed by Barr. I. E. Ekibade on behalf of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department .
In custody are Chief Ibadin Hamilton, 59, Halilu Umaru, 28, Aminu Ibrahim, 25, Friday Ighedujiemu, 51. Others include Ighoko Mustapher Odion, 62, Okojie Dominic Ewa, 58, Ojie Patrick, 42, and Isah Aliyu, 25.The offence is punishable under Section 2 of the Kidnapping Prohibition Law of Edo State.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Fake police inspector' arrested as NDLEA razes cannabis warehouses in Edo forest | TheCableOperatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have razed over 317,417 kilograms (317.4 metric tons) of cannabis warehouses
Read more »
BREAKING: Eight Edo train attack suspects charged with kidnappingThe Edo State Police Command has charged eight suspects to court for the abduction of over 20 passengers and two Nigerian Railway Corporation staff on January 7, 2023, following an attack by gunmen on the Igueben Train Station in Edo Central, The PUNCH reports.
Read more »
Police to detain train attack suspects for 14 daysThe Edo State High Court has granted an exparte order to enable the state police command to detain eight suspects for 14 days over the abduction of over 20 passengers and two Nigerian Railway Corporation staff members on January 7, 2023, following an attack by gunmen on the Igueben Train Station in Edo Central, as the investigation continues, The PUNCH reports.
Read more »
Edo Train Kidnap: We Paid N2m To Free Our Sister – FamilyDespite efforts of security agencies with support from the Edo State government, some family members of victims of the recent kidnap of passengers and other
Read more »
Obaseki’s Exemplary Leadership on Edo Train Station Attack – THISDAYLIVE
Read more »
Edo traders count losses as fire razes marketTraders at the popular Lagos Street Market, Benin City, Edo State, lost goods worth millions of naira to Saturday fire which started around 11am.
Read more »