- Incident Details: 14 individuals arrested in connection with the killing of 16 northern travelers at Uromi .
- Victims’ Background: The victims were hunters traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano State for Sallah celebrations .
- Incident Trigger: A vigilante group intercepted the travelers’ truck, discovering locally-made dane guns, which led to the mob attack .
- Reactions:
- Kano State Government: Called for swift action against perpetrators .
- Arewa Peoples Congress: Condemned the incident as senseless and barbaric .
- Coalition of Northern Groups: Expressed deep pain over the gruesome killing.
- House of Representatives: Described the act as barbaric, cowardly, and unacceptable .
- Investigation and Response: President Bola Tinubu ordered a manhunt for the killers, while the Inspector-General of Police appealed for calm and cooperation .
The Edo State Police Command has arrested 14 individuals in connection with the brutal killings of 16 northern travelers at Uromi. The victims, who were hunters, were killed by a mob on Thursday while transiting from Port Harcourt in Rivers State to Kano State for the Sallah celebrations .
The incident occurred when a truck conveying the travelers was intercepted by a vigilante group in Uromi. Upon searching the vehicle, locally-made dane guns were discovered, which triggered the mob attack . The victims were mistaken for kidnappers, leading to the brutal attack .
The incident has sparked widespread outrage, with various groups and individuals condemning the act. Reactions from Various Groups:
- Kano State Government: Called on President Bola Tinubu and Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to swiftly act and bring perpetrators to book.
- Arewa Peoples Congress: Condemned the incident, describing it as senseless and barbaric.
- Coalition of Northern Groups: Expressed deep pain over the gruesome killing, describing it as grotesque misjudgement and senseless violence.
- House of Representatives: Described the act as barbaric, cowardly, and unacceptable, urging law enforcement to ensure perpetrators are promptly identified, arrested, and prosecuted.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a manhunt for the killers, while the Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the killing, describing it as a gross violation of human rights . The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has appealed for calm and urged the public to cooperate with the investigation.
