Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, paid a condolence visit to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, over the gruesome killing of travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State.
The governor’s visit was in response to the brutal murder of hunters from Kano State, who were on their way to
celebrate Sallah. Okpebholo expressed his condolences to the Deputy President of the Senate, who is from Kano
State, and pledged that the state government would assist the families of the victims.
According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Ismail
Mudashir, the governor disclosed that 14 suspects arrested in connection with the killings would be taken to Abuja for further interrogation.
Okpebholo described the killings as “unfortunate and condemnable” and assured that the perpetrators would face the
full wrath of the law. He also revealed that a committee had been set up to provide support to the families of the deceased.
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The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, responded by calling for the perpetrators to be brought to
justice, serving as a deterrent to others. He commended the governor’s efforts in addressing the situation and
assisting the families of the victims.
Okpebholo’s visit to the Deputy President of the Senate demonstrates his commitment to addressing the security
concerns in Edo State and ensuring justice for the victims and their families.
The killing of the travellers has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for urgent action to address the
security challenges in the country.
The Edo State government has vowed to work with the relevant authorities to ensure that the perpetrators are brought
to justice and that measures are put in place to prevent such incidents in the future.
