16 h. ago Kano 16: Relatives, fellow hunters of lynched travellers threaten revenge

Families and colleagues of the 16 hunters who were killed in Uromi, Edo State, by a mob, have warned that they would revenge their deaths if the government fails to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of the crime. The victims were travelling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Kano for the Sallah celebration when they Read More

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62 h. ago Uromi Killings: Bala Praises Tinubu, Governors For Rapid Response

In light of the recent tragic event in Uromi, Edo State, where a mob killed 16 individuals suspected of kidnapping, the chairman of the House Committee on Public Service, Hon (Engr) Sani Bala Tsanyawa, has expressed deep appreciation for the swift actions taken by President Bola Tinubu, the National Assembly and state governors. Hon. Tsanyawa […]

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3 d. ago DSS arrests two Key suspects in killing of 16 Northerners in Edo State

Operatives of DSS have apprehended two principal suspects linked to the brutal killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi. read more DSS arrests two Key suspects in killing of 16 Northerners in Edo State

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3 d. ago 14 suspects in Edo hunters lynching to face justice as probe intensifies

The aftermath of the tragic lynching of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, continues to unfold as authorities pledge swift read more 14 suspects in Edo hunters lynching to face justice as probe intensifies

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3 d. ago Lynched travellers: Tension in Edo as DSS arrests principal suspects

Operatives of the Department of State Security have arrested two principal suspects involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpehbolo, Fred Itua, the suspects were arrested by operatives of the DSS Read More

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5 d. ago Uromi Killings: 14 Suspects To Be Moved To Abuja For Interrogation As Edo Gov Meets DSP Barau

  Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has paid a condolence visit to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, over the recent killing of travellers in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of Edo State. The governor was at the Maitama residence of the Deputy President of the Senate (DSP) in Abuja […]

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6 d. ago Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo

Tribune Online Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo   THE killing of 16 travellers suspected to be kidnappers by a mob in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government of Edo State has continued to draw wide condemnations across the country. Recall that 16 hunters travelling to Kano State from Rivers for Sallah festivities were intercepted by local vigilantes after which they were beaten […] Reps, Kano govt, JNI, others condemn mob killing of 16 travellers in Edo Tribune Online

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6 d. ago “We’ve Tolerated Enough Barbaric Acts By Southerners Against Northerners” – NEF

Northern Elders Forum has kicked against recent killings of some northern travellers in Edo State. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that hunters, suspected to be terrorists were killed and set ablaze by angry mob in Uromi area of the state. Following the unfortunate incident, President Bola Tinubu ordered for immediate arrest and prosecution of […] The post “We’ve Tolerated Enough Barbaric Acts By Southerners Against Northerners” – NEF appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lynched Edo travellers: Governors move against reprisals as 16 slain hunters buried

Tears flowed on Saturday in Uromi, Edo State, as the remains of the hunters who were lynched by a mob were interred. Members of the Hausa community converged on the community cemetery to pay their last respects to the victims, who were burnt to death on Friday after being accused of being kidnappers. Our correspondents Read More

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7 d. ago Police Apprehend 14 Suspected Killers Of Northern Travellers In Edo

Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested 14 suspected killers of 16 travellers in Udune Efandion area of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that the horrible incident happened on Thursday along the Uromi/Obajana Expressway. The unfortunate development has generated the attention of many Nigerians, including President Bola Tinubu, Edo State Governor, […] The post Police Apprehend 14 Suspected Killers Of Northern Travellers In Edo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Sowore Condemns Killing Of 16 Travellers In Edo, Demands Justice

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has condemned the gruesome mob killing of 16 northern travellers in Edo State, calling for the immediate prosecution of those responsible. The incident, which took place in Udune Efandion, Uromi, on Thursday, saw the travellers—mostly Hausa hunters—lynched after being falsely accused of being criminals. According to […]

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7 d. ago CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching

Tribune Online CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching The Executive Director of the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), Comrade Auwal Musa Rafisanjani, on Friday, strongly condemned the brutal killing of at least 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State. CISLAC demands justice, calls for immediate probe into Uromi lynching Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Extrajudicial Killings: PDP Tells Tinubu To Declare State Of Emergency In Edo

The Edo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state following the Friday mob killing of 7 suspected kidnappers in the state. State Chairman of Edo PDP, Tony Aziegbemi also strongly condemned mob killings of seven victims of mob action […]

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8 d. ago Okpebholo Orders Probe Into Killing Of 7 Suspected Kidnappers In Edo

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has condemned the killing of seven suspected kidnappers by residents of a community in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of the state. Describing the act as barbaric and condemnable, the Governor represented by the Chief Security Officer (CSO), Government House, SP Solomon Osaghale, vowed to ensure that the […]

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9 d. ago Police Arrest Man For Alleged Assault, Vandalism Of Gas Station In Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Thursday said a suspect, simply known as ‘Biggy’ has been taken into custody over his alleged involvement in assaulting a gas station attendant and destruction of dispense machines at Ewato community in Esan South East local government area of the state. Spokesperson of the Command, DSP Moses Yamu who […]

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1 week ago One dead, others injured in herders’ attack on Edo community

From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin At least one person has been killed and others injured in Ukhun community in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State by suspected Fulani herdsmen. This was made known in a one-minute, 30-second video currently circulating on social media platforms. According to the voice in the video: “Situation report, situation […] The post One dead, others injured in herders’ attack on Edo community appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Kidnapper Confesses To Crime As Edo Govt Demolishes Building

The Edo State Government has demolished the property of a suspected kidnapper, Oboh Odianosen, in the Edo Central Senatorial district after he confessed to collecting an N800,000 share from an N5 million ransom. The state’s Task Force against Kidnapping carried out the demolition on Wednesday following Odianosen’s arrest and admission of involvement in the crime. […]

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2 w. ago Arrested kidnapper confesses to crime as Edo demolishes building

The Edo State Government has demolished the property of a suspected kidnapper, Oboh Odianosen, in the Edo Central Senatorial District after he confessed to collecting an N800,000 share from a N5 million ransom. The state’s Task Force against Kidnapping carried out the demolition on Wednesday following Odianosen’s arrest and admission of involvement in the crime. Read More

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2 w. ago Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers In Edo, Recover Firearms

The Edo State Police Command has apprehended six individuals suspected of kidnapping, along with cash allegedly obtained from their operations. Moses Yamu, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement on Tuesday that several weapons and ammunition were recovered from the suspects within 48 hours. He stated that the arrests and recoveries took place in multiple […] The post Police Arrest Six Suspected Kidnappers In Edo, Recover Firearms appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Firearms recovered as police arrest six suspected kidnappers in Edo

The Edo State Police Command on Tuesday said it had arrested six suspected kidnappers with cash suspected to be proceeds from kidnapping activities. The command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, in a statement on Tuesday, also said some arms and ammunition were recovered from the suspects in the last 48 hours. He disclosed that the arrests and Read More

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