Gunmen who abducted 31 Edo train passengers on Saturday have allegedly demanded N620m ransom for their release.
“So, I think we have improved but there is nothing that cannot be sabotaged with the will and determination of the saboteurs.”Meanwhile, the Edo State Police Command said it has stepped up its ongoing operations to rescue the abductees.
When asked if the gunmen had made contact with the families of the victims, he stated, “That falls under the other thing I should not mention because the criminals are also monitoring what is being said about the situation.’’ The statement read, “The President of Igueben Area Customary Court, His Honour, Mrs Precious Aigbonoga, was kidnapped on Monday morning around Ugoneki axis, on her way to court in Igueben Local Government Area, Edo State.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, also affirmed that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abductees.
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