By John Ugo
Gunmen on Monday kidnapped a former member of the Edo State House of Assembly member, Mr. Festus Edughele.
Edughele was abducted in the early hours of the day at Ubiaja while on his way from Orhionmwon local government area to Benin City.
The latest incident came barely three days after 32 persons who were waiting to board a train to Warri from Ubiaja were kidnapped at the station.
The security agencies are on their heels to locate the whereabouts of the abducted passengers.
One suspect has so far been arrested by the police .
Edughele was said to be travelling to Benin to board a plane to Abuja when he was abducted by the gunmen who took him into the bush.
A former Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Festus Ebea, who confirmed the incident said his former colleague was about to board the now suspended train service from Ubiaja to Abuja.
Ebea said, “He was kidnapped this morning in Ubiaja on his way from Orhionmwon to Benin. He had intended to take the train for Ubeaja but he could do so since the train services has been suspended.
“The family is aware of his kidnap, the police division in that area has been informed and we hope action will be taken to rescue him,” he added.
