Thirty-two persons were abducted in total from the Edo train station, but one escaped on own accord and is believed to be helping security operatives in the rescue operation.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Six of the 31 persons who were abducted when gunmen struck on Saturday evening at a train station in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State have been rescued, according to the state government.
Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
According to Nehikhare, the rescued persons include a 65-year-old man, a nursing mother and her baby, a six-year-old girl and her two siblings – aged two and five.
He commended the rescue team in the bush and their support staff that were working tirelessly to ensure the victims were rescued and reunited with their families.
“We are confident that the other victims will be rescued soon as the highly motivated security personnel are in high spirits and have doubled down on the hot chase of the kidnappers.
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“As events unfold, be assured that we will keep you posted,” the commissioner said.
He called for the support of all the stakeholders, particularly the media.
He urged the media “to stay with the facts and avoid sensational reports that could further inflict emotional pain on the families and friends of the victims, who are already in distress.”
The commissioner assured Edo people and relations of the remaining victims of their safe return, saying that “operation bush combing continues.”
Thirty-two persons were abducted in total from the Edo train station, but one escaped on own accord and is believed to be helping security operatives in the rescue operation.