FROM IKHILI EBALU, BENIN CITY
Following the directive from Governor Godwin Obaseki that the kidnappers that attacked the train in Igueben on Saturday be smoked out of their hiding and the persons abducted be rescued, we are happy to announce that six (6) persons have been rescued.
Edo state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation,Chris Osa Nehikhare, yesterday confirmed the rescue of six persons kidnapped on Saturday in Igueben local government of Edo state.
Chris Nehikhare said the six persons were among the 32 people kidnapped on Saturday in Edo state.
Those rescued are : a 65-year-old man, a nursing mother with her baby, a 6-year-old girl and two siblings; aged two and five years old.
He praised the efforts of the rescue team in the bushes and their support staff that have been working tirelessly since the incident occurred to ensure the kidnapped passengers are rescued and reunited with their families.
“We are confident that the other victims will be rescued soon as the highly motivated security personnel are in high spirits and have doubled down on the hot chase of the kidnappers”.
He appealed for the support of all stakeholders, particularly the media to stay with the facts and avoid sensational reports that could further inflict emotional pain on the families and friends of the victims who are already in distress as Bush Combing continues. He concluded.