The federal government has described the kidnapping of train
passengers at Tom Ikimi train station, Igueben in Edo state, as an ugly
situation that would be responded to promptly.
Henshaw Ogubike, director, press and public relations,
ministry of transportation, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
The station which was formerly Igueben – Ekehen train
station, Edo state, was re-named Tom Ikimi/Ekehen station in 2020 by President
Muhammadu Buhari.
“The public is hereby
reassured that the security agencies are making efforts to rescue the kidnapped
train passengers,” NAN quoted her to have said.
“The Nigerian police are on the trail of the criminals and
have mobilised with a view to protecting the lives and property of the
remaining passengers.
“The government is saddened by this unpleasant development
and assures its prompt response to the ugly situation.
“Further details will
be communicated later.”
On Saturday, the Edo police command confirmed the attack on
a train station in the state.
According to the police, travellers were waiting to board a
train from the Igueben station to Warri in Delta state, when they were
kidnapped by the suspected herdsmen on Saturday evening.
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