Edo train kidnap: 12 more victims rescued

• Published date: 16 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

Another 12 of the 20 victims of the Igueben train attack have been rescued by a special force comprising soldiers, policemen, operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), local vigilance members and hunters, among others.

They are Eunice Eseba, Marian Mowoe, Faith Smart, Precious Egwuje, Obehi Omaben, Amm Benson, Favour Akungo, Akhimen Ehiemamen, Emmanuel Esieba, Iyoha Julius and Aguelle Beatrice.

Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki said this yesterday after visiting the rescued victims at the Police Cottage Hospital in Benin. According to him, the 12 were rescued Saturday night.

Obaseki also berated authorities of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) for not providing enough security in its facilities, after the Kaduna train kidnap of March 28, 2022. He also threated to sanction traditional rulers in the area who were still giving their lands to herdsmen.

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The governor also maintained that no ransom was paid for the victims' release, saying the special force went in and...