Edo Gov. visits Kano, condoles families of Uromi massacre victims
- The Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, urged the Edo State Government to compensate the families of 16 travelers killed in Uromi and called for the prosecution of suspects involved in the incident.
- The Nigerian Bar Association, through its Chairperson Usman Fari, condemned the killings as a heinous act that must not go unpunished, demanding prosecution and compensation for the victims' families.
- Governor Okpebholo of Edo State stated that 14 suspects have been arrested and are being transferred to Abuja for further investigation while ensuring that justice is served.
- Abba Yusuf emphasized the need for cooperation among leaders to prevent future violence and noted that the Nigerian President is disturbed by the incident and has directed security agencies to act.
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Edo Gov. visits Kano, condoles families of Uromi massacre victims
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, arrived at the Kano State Government House on Monday to condole with the government and families of the 16 victims killed in Uromi, Edo State, last week. His visit comes amid growing outrage in northern Nigeria over what many see as a targeted attack on traders from the region. The victims, mostly from Kano and other northern states, were reportedly ambushed and killed in Uromi, a town in Edo’s Esan N…
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