Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has called on the Edo State Government to publicly parade those responsible for the brutal killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State.
The governor made the demand while receiving his Edo counterpart, Governor Monday Okpebholo, who led a delegation to Kano to offer condolences over the tragic incident.
Expressing deep sorrow, Governor Yusuf emphasized that most of the victims were from Kano State and described the attack as a cruel and inhumane act.
“It is a known fact that our people were traveling from Port Harcourt through Edo State when they were brutally attacked. Many were maimed, burnt, and murdered in cold blood,” he lamented.
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Acknowledging the swift response of the Edo State Government, Yusuf commended Governor Okpebholo for his immediate visit to the crime scene and his commitment to ensuring the victims received a proper burial.
He also praised the security agencies for their prompt arrests of suspects and insisted that justice must prevail.
“Kano people trust you, and you have assured us that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. We appeal to you to ensure that they are not only arrested but also paraded publicly so that the world sees those responsible for this heinous crime,” Yusuf stated.
Reaffirming Kano State’s commitment to peaceful coexistence, Governor Yusuf urged security agencies to take firm action against individuals who incite violence, warning against any form of reprisal attack. He called on Nigerian leaders to collaborate in preventing such tragic incidents in the future.
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In response, Governor Okpebholo assured the people of Kano that justice would be served, revealing that 14 suspects had already been arrested and were being transferred to Abuja for further investigation.
He stressed that the attack did not reflect the values of Edo State and assured that efforts were in place to maintain harmony between the Hausa community and their hosts.
“I want to assure you that Mr. President was deeply disturbed by this incident and has directed security agencies to spare no effort in bringing the perpetrators to book,” Okpebholo said.
DailyTrust