The Edo State Police Command reported that 12 more passengers kidnapped at the Ubeaja train station were rescued unharmed on Saturday in Ughboa Forest.
According to Mohammed Dankwara, the state police commissioner, the rescue mission was made possible by the joint forces working tirelessly to ensure the victims were reunited with their families unharmed.
"I am pleased to inform you that on Saturday at approximately 10 p.m., 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, using technical intelligence provided to the command and control intelligence rapid response squad, and rescued 12 victims unharmed," he said.
“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.