FG Denounces Kidnapping Of Train Passengers In Edo

The federal government has described the kidnapping of train passengers at Tom Ikimi Station in Igueben, Edo, as despicable and downright barbaric.

Henshaw Ogubike, head of public affairs and public affairs at the Ministry of Transport, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.

”The Public is hereby reassured that the security agencies are making efforts to rescue the kidnapped train passengers.
”The Nigeria Police is on the trail of the criminals and have mobilized with a view to protecting the lives and property of the remaining passengers.

”The government is saddened by this unpleasant development and assures on its prompt response to the ugly situation.
”Further details will be communicated later, ” Ogubike stated.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some suspected herdsmen allegedly armed with AK 47 riffles attacked the train station at Igueben on Jan. 7 and kidnapped some passengers waiting to board the train to Warri.

Kidnapping is the unlawful seizing or taking away of another person against their will. It’s also known as a criminal abduction. It is a crime against humanity, so the punishment should be death. How dare a human being kidnap another, keep him in the bush for days and with all the risks, such as snakes? There is nothing on ground to prove that they have an anti-snake bite drug in the bush.

money and yet take delivery of a dead body. Culprits should face the full wrath of the law, which should be the death sentence. In all we pray for the safety of all passengers on the train.