CITIZENS COMPASS– TWELVE more victims of the train attack in Igueben, Edo State have been rescued by a combine security operatives combing the forests in search of the victims.
This brings to 18 the number of rescued victims so far.
The Edo State Police Command who disclosed this on Sunday said the victims were rescued unhurt on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Ughboa Forest.
Edo State commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dankwara, said the rescue mission was made possible by the joint forces working tirelessly to ensure the victims were reunited with their families unhurt.
He said, “I am pleased to inform you that on Saturday at about 10pm, the joint security forces in Edo State in a concerted effort to rescue the abducted victims of the Igueben Train Station attack, stormed Ughboa forest in a joint operation, through a technical intelligence provided to the command and control intelligence rapid response squad, and rescued 12 victims unhurt.
“They are as follows: Eunice Eseba (56 years), Marian Mowoe (28 years), Faith Smart (42 years), Precious Egwuje (28 years), Obehi Omaben (39 years) and Amm Benson (42 years)
Others are Favour Akungo (18 years), Akhimen Ehiemamen (48 years), Christian iyere (33 years), Emmanuel Esieba (67 years), Iyoha Julius (25 years) and Aguelle Beatrice (42 years).
This brings to 18 the number of victims rescued while two others who are staff members of the Nigeria Railway Cooperation are still being held captive by the kidnappers.
“Meanwhile, operation and synergy continue to ensure the remaining two are rescued,” he added.
