TRAIN KIDNAP: Edo PDP Hails Obaseki, Security Agencies, Local Vigilantes

…Assures Edo citizens of safety

…Condoles with police family, warns kidnappers, bandits

By Simeon OSAJIE

Following the high risk operation that led to the safe rescue of the kidnapped victims of the Ikekhe Train Station in Igueben Local Government  Area by the Edo State government and the combined security operatives that constitute the State Security Tactical Team, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sent a congratulatory message to the Governor Godwin Obaseki and the gallant security institutions and personnel who worked tirelessly to effect the rescue of the victims.

In a thought-provoking statement issued in Benin City by the Edo State PDP Chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi “the fit achieved within a week to rescue these victims is a function of the proactive nature of a government that cares for the people’s safety.

“The determination and resilient nature of our security outfit, our local vigilantes, and community hunters are indications that a people’s determination can never be compromised, most especially with a government that has invested in technology, the people and relevant security agencies.

“We as a people are conscious of our security, our government is proactive and security operatives are highly professional and disciplined.”

Dr. Aziegbemi further added: “we as a people are joining hands with our state government and the security agencies to warn the criminally minded bandits that Edo State has zero tolerance for crime and criminalities. There is no haven for criminals in our state.”

“Kidnapper should note that Edo State is not the place they come and do their notorious kidnapping business because the state is truly covered with technology put together by Edo state government and all the security agencies in the state,”

You will recall that unspecified numbers of train passengers waiting to board at the Ikekhen Train Station in Igueben local government area of Edo State, en route to Warri, Delta State were reportedly abducted by suspected kidnappers.