Last Thursday, a group of hunters were killed by a mob in Uromi, Edo State, while travelling to Kano from Rivers State to celebrate Eid with their families.
The incident was said to have happened when the truck conveying them was stopped by a vigilante group, and the men who were found with dane guns were lynched by the interceptors who mistook them for kidnappers.
16 victims were set ablaze, while 10 were rescued by the police.
The incident has been widely condemned by various northern groups, state governments, and lawmakers.
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.
“Gen Christopher Musa has condemned in strong terms the unfortunate killing of hunters while on transit in Edo State. The incident, which occurred on 28 March 2025, could have been avoided if the appropriate authorities were notified and involved in ascertaining the identity of the victims. He stated.
He also urged citizens to avoid taking the law into their own hands and instead rely on security agencies for conflict resolution.
Musa assured Nigerians that the Armed Forces of Nigeria will collaborate with the police and other security agencies to ensure justice is served.
The Edo State government said, that the Governor, Monday Okpehbolo had reached out to the victims’ families, the Hausa community leaders in the state, and the northern governors about the incident.
Also, 14 suspects has been arrested by the police in connection to the killings
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