Edo State Police Command has charted eight suspected Edo train attackers to court for the abduction of over 22 passengers, following an attack on the Igueben Train Station in Edo Central, on January 7, 2023.
It was gathered that some traditional rulers, village chiefs and others were arrested in connection with the crime.
The suspects charged, as shown by a court document, include; Ibadin Hamilton, Ighoko Odion, Okojie Ewa, Okie Patrick, Friday Ighedujiemu, Halilu Umaru, Aminu Ibrahim, and Isah Aliyu for criminal conspiracy and kidnapping.
The charge document dated January 17, 2023, filed by the Legal Section State Criminal Investigation Department, Police Headquarters, Benin City, revealed that the suspects, all male, conspired to kidnap the victims with the expectation of getting N20million from their relatives as ransom for their freedom.
