Police Arrest Two Chiefs in Connection to Edo Train Attack

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Edo State Government has confirmed the arrest of two village chiefs in connection to the January 7 attack at the Igueben train station.

The state Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, made this known after the State Executive Council meeting in Benin, the state capital.

Nehikhare revealed that seven other suspects are in custody, while the two remaining passengers in captivity have been rescued by security agents.

The duo are staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation.

Written by: Helen Obih

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