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Herdsmen strike in Edo abduct scores of train passengers

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January 8, 2023
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This is to inform the gentlemen of the press that today, 7th of January, 2023 at about 1600hrs,  unspecified number of  herdsmen armed with AK 47 rifles attacked the train station at Igueben, Edo State and kidnapped unspecified number of passengers who were waiting to board the train to Warri.

The kidnappers, who shot  sporadically into the air before kidnapping some  passengers, left some persons with bullet wounds.

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The Area Commander Irrua, DPO Igueben Division, and men have visited the scene of crime with members of Edo State Security Network, local vigilante, and hunter with a view to protect the lives and property of the remaining passengers.

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Bush Combing operations have commenced in order to rescue the victims and arrest the fleeing kidnappers. Further development will be communicated.

SP Chidi Nwabuzor
Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO)
Edo State Police Command

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