The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, has condemned the killing of northern travelers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, urging security agencies to swiftly investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Senator Barau made the call in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir, urging for calm, assuring that the perpetrators would not go unpunished, Describing the killings as barbaric, inhumane, and devilish
The Deputy Senate President also appealed to the Edo State Police Command and other security agencies to take decisive action to bring the culprits to justice.
The statement further explained that a mob had intercepted the innocent victims, mostly Hausa hunters, who were on their way to Kano for Sallah celebrations, ransacked their vehicle and gruesomely murdered them.
He disclosed his intention to sponsor a motion in the Senate to ensure that those responsible for the killings are held accountable.
” I have been inundated with the calls by my constituents and other Nigerians on the horrific murder of innocent individuals in Edo State. I condemn in totality the barbaric killing of innocent Nigerians.”
Senator Barau appealed to the security agencies to quickly swing into action to arrest these evildoers and ensure that they are punished in line with the gravity of their criminal acts.
He emphasized that Nigeria is a diverse country., We should, therefore, embrace one another as brothers and sisters for our progress and development,” he said.
Senator Barau offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the victims and urged their families to remain calm, assuring them that the government would ensure justice is served.
REL/ Bashir M
