Two NRC workers still in kidnappers den as 12 get released
Twelve more persons have been rescued from their armed captors in the ongoing rescue of victims of Igueben train kidnap incident.
TheCornet had reported how some gunmen stormed the train station, kidnapping 20 intending passengers and officials.
With the latest rescue, only the two officials of the Nigerian Railway Corporation are still in captivity of the gunmen.
According to Mohammed Dankwara, the Edo state commissioner of police, a hybrid military operation made the rescue possible.
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.
