The Edo State Government has confirmed the arrest of two village chiefs over the January 7 attack at the Igueben train station.
Chris Nehikhare, Commissioner for Communication and Orientation gave the hint after the State Executive Council meeting in Benin on Wednesday.
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 (NRC).
“The success story is that five persons and two village chiefs have been arrested in connection with the incident and they are helping with investigations”, Nehikhare said.
