While following up with investigations, Soldiers, Police operatives and vigilantes are currently tracking the abductors of at least 31 train passengers who were kidnapped from the Tom Ikimi Train Station, Igueben, Edo State, on Saturday.
Amongst the victims are the Manager of the station, Godwin Okpe and head of security of the station, identified as Ikhayere and 29 passengers.
The casualty is coming 10 months after bandits attacked the Abuja-Kaduna train railway, killing 14 passengers and abducting 65 others. They were released after spending months in captivity and paying ransoms.
The Managing Director and Chief Executive of Nigeria Railway Corporation, Fidel Okhiria reported to the press on Sunday, January 8th, 2023 that security agencies were on the traces of the abductors believed to be armed herdsmen.
On the other hand, the Police Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, also confirmed that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abductees.
