By joshua 
By Ikhili Ebalu, Benin City
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) , Edo state chapter has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki and the gallant security institutions and personnel who worked assiduously to effect the rescue of the victims of Igueben Train Station Kidnapping.
The governor and the Commissioner Of Police , Edo state on Sunday announced the safe rescue of 12 victims of Igueben Train kidnapping with 2 of the victims still with the kidnappers.
In a statement issued in Benin City by the party chairman, PDP, Edo state, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi “the fit achieved within a week to rescue these victims is a function of the proactive nature of a government that cares for the peoples safety.
“The determination and resilient nature of our security outfit, our local vigilantes, and community hunters are indications that a people’s determination can never be compromised, most especially with a government that has invested in technology, the people and relevant security agencies.
” We as a people are conscious of our security, our government is proactive, and security operatives are highly professional and disciplined.
Dr. Aziegbemi then said “we as a people are joining hands with our state government and the security agencies to warn the criminally minded bandits that Edo state has zero tolerance for crime and criminalities. There is no haven for criminals in our state.
You will recall that 20 passengers waiting to board at the Ikekhen train station in Igueben, Edo State, en route to Warri, Delta State were reportedly abducted by suspected kidnappers on the 7 th Of January 2023.