ACCORDING TO THE GOVERNMENT, TWO MORE TRAIN VICTIMS HAVE BEEN RESCUED.

The Edo state government announced the rescue of two more victims of the Edo train kidnapping saga by a joint team of military, police, local vigilantes, and hunters.

Furthermore, it was stated that the police officer who died during the rescue of a kidnapped magistrate, DSP Michael Adams, died of natural causes after the rescue.

Speaking to journalists in Benin City, the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, said the two were rescued early Thursday morning, adding that the state government is working with security agents in the state to ensure the release of the remaining nine detainees.

The rescued Magistrate, Mrs Precious Aigbonoga, was rescued by a combined team of security agents working in collaboration with vigilantes and hunters in the state, according to Nekhihare.

“Mrs Aigbonoga was rescued unharmed, but unfortunately, one of the police officers involved in the rescue operation, DSP Michael Adams, died of natural causes after the operation,” he said. He wasn’t hit by a bullet.

“In addition, the state deputy governor and directors of all security agents paid a condolence visit to the deceased’s widow and children.”