Security operatives in Edo State have arrested one of the suspected kidnappers involved in the kidnapping of 32 passengers at the Igueben train station, in Igueben Local Government Area of the state.
The Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Hon. Chris Nehikhare who disclosed this on Sunday during a press briefing in Benin City, added that one out of the 32 persons who were attacked at the train station has escaped from the kidnappers.
“After 32 persons were kidnapped, the Police, vigilante, and local hunters swung into action, combing the bushes around the vicinity. One of the kidnapped victims was able to escape.
“The Edo State Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu has visited the scene of the attack for on-the-spot assessment and was told that one of the suspects was arrested and he has been helping the police with investigation to arrest other fleeing members of the kidnapping gang.
