March 28, (THEWILL) – President Bola Tinubu has ordered a full-scale manhunt for those responsible for the brutal killing of travelling hunters in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State, insisting that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria.
THEWILL had reported that the victims, mainly Hausa hunters, were travelling from Port Harcourt to Kano for the Sallah festivities when they were intercepted around 1:30 p.m. by local vigilantes.
Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Edo Government House, SP Solomon Osaghale, confirmed that the hunters, who were mistaken for kidnappers after firearms were discovered in their vehicle, were lynched by an irate mob, while their truck was set ablaze.
Outraged by the incident, President Tinubu directed the police and other security agencies to carry out a swift and thorough investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice.
He extended his condolences to the families of the victims and assured them that the government would not allow criminals to take innocent lives with impunity.
“The rule of law must prevail, and every Nigerian has the right to move freely across the country without fear. We will ensure that those behind this heinous act are apprehended and face the full weight of the law,” the President stated.
Tinubu also commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and traditional leaders in Uromi for their proactive steps in preventing further escalation of the crisis.
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