• Latest
  • Trending
FG to resume Abuja-Kaduna train service May 23

Edo train attack: Retired police officer, nursing mother, three others rescued, kidnapper arrested

3 weeks ago
2023: Prohibit fake news from your platforms, FG tells Twitter, others

Presidency: We don’t know anybody officially working against Tinubu’s interest

5 mins ago
Amosun campaigns for ADC guber candidate in Ogun

Amosun campaigns for ADC guber candidate in Ogun

59 mins ago
Igangan killings: We owe people governance, not violence, says Kola-Daisi

Igangan killings: We owe people governance, not violence, says Kola-Daisi

4 hours ago
JUST IN: Some elements in Aso Rock working against Tinubu’s victory – El-Rufai

JUST IN: Some elements in Aso Rock working against Tinubu’s victory – El-Rufai

6 hours ago
PERFORMANCE TRACK: Hon Akin Alabi empowers business owners with support fund

PERFORMANCE TRACK: Hon Akin Alabi gives medical support to constituents

6 hours ago
Chelsea sign Enzo Fernandez in British-record transfer deal

Chelsea sign Enzo Fernandez in British-record transfer deal

8 hours ago
Nigerians must help Buhari to save themselves, says Atiku

2023: Atiku confirms talks with Kwankwaso, Obi

8 hours ago
Osun 2022: Excuse our son from governorship election- Adeleke family

Tribunal judgement: Adeleke denies forging secondary school testimonial, certificate

9 hours ago
Osun 2022: Stop attacking Makinde, he has no anointed candidate –Rep

Igangan killings: Oyo APC accuses Makinde of moving with murderous characters, causing people tears

19 hours ago
APC suspends state congress in Oyo

Ex-convict arrested with guns, charms at Kwara APC rally

24 hours ago
VIDEO: Banks will accept old naira notes after deadline –Emefiele

VIDEO: Banks will accept old naira notes after deadline –Emefiele

1 day ago
Bayern Munich forward, Sadio Mane returns to training

Bayern Munich forward, Sadio Mane returns to training

1 day ago
INEC: Fuel scarcity may affect elections arrangements

INEC: Fuel scarcity may affect elections arrangements

1 day ago
‘You have nothing to offer Nigerians’- Akwa Ibom gov knocks Tinubu over comment at Uyo rally

‘You have nothing to offer Nigerians’- Akwa Ibom gov knocks Tinubu over comment at Uyo rally

1 day ago
Finally, Emefiele appears before House of Reps over new naira notes

Finally, Emefiele appears before House of Reps over new naira notes

1 day ago
Transcorp boosts power generation with commissioning of rehabilitated GT Unit 20

Transcorp boosts power generation with commissioning of rehabilitated GT Unit 20

1 day ago
Nigeria becomes first African country to receive Elon Musk’s Starlink

Nigeria becomes first African country to receive Elon Musk’s Starlink

1 day ago
ISWAP distributes old naira notes to travellers on Borno highway

ISWAP distributes old naira notes to travellers on Borno highway

1 day ago
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Newspeakonline
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
  • World
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Europe
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Newspeak ExclusivesNew
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
  • World
    • Africa
    • Americas
    • Asia
    • Europe
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Newspeak ExclusivesNew
No Result
View All Result
Newspeak
UBA
Home News

Edo train attack: Retired police officer, nursing mother, three others rescued, kidnapper arrested

newspeak by newspeak
January 9, 2023
in News
Reading Time: 3 mins read
254 13
0
FG to resume Abuja-Kaduna train service May 23
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on WhatsAppShare on Telegram

Akinwande Soji-Ojo

RelatedPosts

Two village chiefs, five others arrested over Edo train station attack

Edo: 12 more victims of train station attack rescued

Another victim of Edo train station attack rescued

A retired police officer, a nursing mother and her baby, as well as two minors, have been rescued from among the 32 passengers abducted from Igueben train station, in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State.

The victims were waiting to board a train to Warri in Delta State when they were abducted on Saturday afternoon by gunmen.

It was gathered that the victims were rescued by a combined team of security agents including the local vigilante and hunters. It was also learnt that one of the kidnappers was arrested by security operatives.

The spokesperson of Edo State Police Command, SP Chidi Nwanbuzor, who also confirmed the rescue of the victims, said it was made possible in collaboration with other security agencies.

“Among the rescued victims by the security operatives were a retired police officer, a lady with a one-year-old child, a boy and a girl of three and six years old respectively but the whereabouts of their parents is yet unknown,” he said.

He added that the police with other security agencies, including the Edo State Security Network, vigilantes and hunters are still combing the bush to rescue the victim unhurt and further arrest the perpetrators.

How station manager, passengers were abducted

It was gathered that the area where the incident took place is one of the flashpoints for criminal activities in the state. 

According to reports, the abducted victims include the station manager, ticket clerk, head of security and other staff of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) as well as passengers waiting to board the train at 5pm.

The abductors, it was gathered, struck about 20 minutes before the time when the train was expected to pick up passengers and depart the station. 

“This place (the train station) is in a bush. It is the station that has opened up the area. The abductors emerged from the bush, shooting sporadically before abducting their victims. There was no resistance because there is no security presence in the area. They took their time to march out their victims,” a resident of the area, Abilo Jeremiah, said.

Kidnapper arrested

Meanwhile, Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, during a press briefing in Benin on Sunday, said that security operatives had arrested one of the suspected 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 the investigation to arrest other fleeing members of the kidnapping gang,” he said.

The attack came about nine months after bandits attacked an Abuja-Kaduna train, gunned down some passengers and abducted more than 60 others, who were later released.

Related

What’s your Reaction?
Like
Like
0
Dislike
Dislike
3
Laugh
Laugh
0
Angry
Angry
0
Sad
Sad
0
Accurate
Accurate
0
0 Shares
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Messenger
×

Share this post!

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Messenger Telegram Tumblr
Tags: Edo StateEdo train attackKidnapper

Recent Posts

2023: Prohibit fake news from your platforms, FG tells Twitter, others

Presidency: We don’t know anybody officially working against Tinubu’s interest

February 1, 2023
Amosun campaigns for ADC guber candidate in Ogun

Amosun campaigns for ADC guber candidate in Ogun

February 1, 2023
Osun 2022: Excuse our son from governorship election- Adeleke family

Tribunal judgement: Adeleke denies forging secondary school testimonial, certificate

February 1, 2023
Osun 2022: Stop attacking Makinde, he has no anointed candidate –Rep

Igangan killings: Oyo APC accuses Makinde of moving with murderous characters, causing people tears

January 31, 2023
APC suspends state congress in Oyo

Ex-convict arrested with guns, charms at Kwara APC rally

January 31, 2023
INEC: Fuel scarcity may affect elections arrangements

INEC: Fuel scarcity may affect elections arrangements

January 31, 2023
Transcorp boosts power generation with commissioning of rehabilitated GT Unit 20

Transcorp boosts power generation with commissioning of rehabilitated GT Unit 20

January 31, 2023
Nigeria becomes first African country to receive Elon Musk’s Starlink

Nigeria becomes first African country to receive Elon Musk’s Starlink

January 31, 2023
Next Post
FULL LIST: Oyo indegene, 19 others cleared by anti-graft agencies for Accountant-General of Federation’s position

FULL LIST: Oyo indegene, 19 others cleared by anti-graft agencies for Accountant-General of Federation's position

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Newspeakonline

© 2020 Newspeak & Associates
Optimized by IChannelTech.

Navigate Site

  • Breaking News
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Interview
  • Newpeak Magazine
  • Newspeak Exclusives
  • Politics

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Latest News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Technology
  • World
  • Opinion
  • Interview
  • Newspeak Exclusives

© 2020 Newspeak & Associates
Optimized by IChannelTech.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
Newspeak We would like to show you notifications for the latest news and updates.
Dismiss
Allow Notifications