Rescue of Kidnap Victims: PDP Hails Obaseki

By Lucky Isibor

Following the high risk operation that led to the safe rescue of the kidnapped victims of the Igueben (NRC) train station 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 assiduously to effect the rescue of the victims. 

In a thought-provoking statement issued in Benin City by the party chairman, PDP, Edo state, 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 peoples 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 then said "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". 

You will recall that unspecified numbers of train passengers waiting to board at the Ikekhen train station in Igueben, Edo State, en route to Warri, Delta State were reportedly abducted by suspected kidnappers on Saturday, 7 January.