Two monarchs and five other suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack on Igueben train station in Edo State.
The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, confirmed the arrest while briefing newsmen in Benin city on Wednesday.
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It will be recalled that some gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen had abducted 20 people, including workers and passengers waiting to board a train to Udu, in Delta state.
Mr Nehikhare, who did not disclose the names of the two traditional rulers, said the last two kidnap victims have been rescued from their abductors.
He said seven arrested suspects are currently undergoing investigation at the state police command headquarters.
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“I am happy to inform you that all the remaining victims of the Igueben train station attack have been rescued. As at today, none of the victims are in the hands of the abductors,” he added.
Meanwhile, the state government had earlier warned that it would not spare any traditional ruler who harbours criminal elements in his domain.