The state Edo government has said intelligence report shows that 20 people were kidnapped from the Tom Ikimi train station in Igueben Local Government Area of the state.

The state commissioner for Communication, Chris Nehikhare made the clarification while giving an update on the incident at a media briefing in Benin, the state capital.

The state had earlier said 32 persons were abducted during the attack which occurred at the weekend.

He also said seven of the abducted persons have been rescued.

Nehikare expressed confidence in the ongoing rescue noting that the ordeal of the innocent citizens will soon be over.