The Federal Government has condemned and described the attack and kidnapping of passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station, Igueben in Edo State, as despicable and utterly barbaric.
The Minister of Transportation, Mua’zu Sambo, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Henshaw Ogubike, on Sunday in Abuja.
The statement reads, “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 mobilised 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.”
The Quest Times had reported 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.