Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, has strongly condemned the killing of Northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, calling on security agencies to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators.
The victims, mostly Hausa hunters traveling to Kano for Sallah celebrations, were reportedly intercepted by a mob, dragged out of their vehicle, and brutally murdered.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir, Senator Barau described the act as “barbaric, inhumane, and devilish,” urging the Edo State Police Command and other security agencies to take immediate action.
“I have been inundated with calls from my constituents and other Nigerians over this horrific murder. I condemn in totality the killing of these innocent Nigerians,” Senator Barau stated.
The Deputy Senate President assured the public that he would sponsor a motion in the Senate to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
“I appeal to our security agencies to quickly swing into action, arrest these evildoers, and ensure they are punished in line with the gravity of their crime. Nigeria is a diverse country, and we must embrace one another as brothers and sisters for our collective progress,” he added.
Senator Barau also offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the victims and urged their families to remain calm, assured them that justice would be served.
