The Edo Commissioner of Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare on Sunday confirmed that 32 intending passengers were kidnapped at Igueben train station in Edo on Saturday.
NPO had Reported that the passengers were said to be waiting for evening train from Igueben to Warri when the kidnappers struck, shooting sporadically, abducting passengers and leaving many injured.
Addressing newsmen over the incident in Benin, the Commissioner said one abducted passenger escaped from the kidnappers, while the police had arrested one of the suspects.
According to him, the arrested suspect is helping police in their investigation.
He said, “The kidnap is the most difficult occurrence in the state currently. 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.
“We are pleased to say that one suspect has been arrested and he is currently helping the police in their investigation. We congratulate the police and the Edo security network for the swiftness which they attended to the security breech,”Nehikhare said.
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He said the Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu had visited the scene of the crime this morning to have an on the spot assessment of what has happened.
On behalf of the government, the commissioner sympathised with the families of the victims hoping that this is the last the state will have such daring people invading government infrastructure.