- Mob Killing: 16 travellers were killed by a mob in Uromi, Edo State, after being mistaken for kidnappers.
- Residents Flee: Communities around Uromi have been deserted due to fear of reprisals and arrests by security agents.
- Governor’s Assurance: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, assured that justice will prevail for the victims and their families.
- Arrests Made: 14 suspects have been arrested in connection with the killings and will be transferred to Abuja for further interrogation.
- Calls for Justice: The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) called for an independent judicial panel to investigate the incident and demanded justice for the victims.
- Condemnations: The incident has been widely condemned by various groups, including the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and human rights organizations.
The recent mob killing in Uromi, Edo State, is a tragic incident that has sparked widespread condemnation. On March 27, 2025, 16 travelers were brutally killed by a mob after being mistaken for kidnappers . The victims were reportedly hunters traveling through the region.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has assured that justice will prevail for the victims and their families, condemning the act as “barbaric and unacceptable”. The Edo State Government has also ordered a full-scale investigation into the incident.
The incident has led to fears of reprisals and arrests by security agents, causing communities around Uromi to be deserted. 14 suspects have been arrested in connection with the killings and will be transferred to Abuja for further interrogation .
Various groups, including the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), and human rights organizations, have called for justice and condemned the incident.
Experts argue that the root causes of such vigilantism include illiteracy, poverty, and a lack of faith in the police and judicial systems .To address this, they recommend education and sensitization campaigns, economic empowerment programs, police reform, and community policing initiatives.
The Uromi incident is a wake-up call for urgent action to address the systemic failures that perpetuate vigilantism and mob violence in Nigeria.
