By Guardian Nigeria 08 January 2023 | 4:10 pm The Federal Government has described the kidnapping of train passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station, Igueben in Edo as despicable and utterly barbaric. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Transportation, Mr Henshaw Ogubike, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. ”The Public is hereby reassured that the security agencies are… The Federal Government has described the kidnapping of train passengers at Tom Ikimi Train Station, Igueben in Edo as despicable and utterly barbaric. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Transportation, Mr Henshaw Ogubike, said this 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 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, ” 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. Latest 19 mins ago The Right Worshipful Mr George Cole, The Lord Mayor of Leicester, on Sunday eulogised the Senior Pastor of The Envoy Nation, Dele Osunmakinde whom he described as a godly man who preaches the Bible with great authority. 21 mins ago In what promises to be the largest Education Fair in 2023, heads and senior leaders from more than 20 United Kingdom boarding schools are meeting with some Nigerians on Friday to “learn what parents are looking for” and develop “partnerships with schools”. 50 mins ago While I was spending Christmas with some friends in another part of town, a colleague of mine called to say that she wanted to come to my house with a ‘message’. I said she could leave it there in my absence, and I imagined that it was probably some kind of written communication. 1 day ago President Muhammadu Buhari says he looks forward to peaceful conduct of this year’s general elections, and retirement, since he has satisfied the constitutionally required two terms in office. 1 day ago Leaders and elders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State have assured Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the governorship candidate of the party, of massive votes by the Ughiewven nation during the March 11, 2023 gubernatorial election. At a meeting hosted by Olorogun Ima Niboro, the Director, Communications and…
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