14 h. ago Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers 

Governor Monday Okpebholo, has suspended Commander of Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin, over recent killings of northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of the state. Recall that INFORMATION NIGERIA had reported that some individuals, suspected to be terrorists, were arrested on the 27th of March, 2025 and set ablaze by […] The post Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Vigilante Group Over Killing Of Northern Travellers  appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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18 h. ago PFN condemns killing of travellers in Edo, demands justice for victims

Tribune Online PFN condemns killing of travellers in Edo, demands justice for victims The National Secretary of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop David Bakare, has strongly condemned the killing of 16 travelling hunters intercepted by local vigilantes in the Uromi community, Esan North Local Government Area of Edo State. PFN condemns killing of travellers in Edo, demands justice for victims Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Ohaneze Chieftain Condemns Killing Of 16 Northern Travellers In Edo

A Chieftain of the Igbo apex sociocultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro has condemned the tragic mob killings of 16 Northern travellers in Uromi, Edo State. Isiguzoro said those responsible for the killing were neither part of Igboland nor associated with the Igbo people. In a statement he made available to LEADERSHIP, Isiguzoro expressed […]

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19 h. ago Arrest killers of Edo travellers, Reps spokesman tells security agencies

Tribune Online Arrest killers of Edo travellers, Reps spokesman tells security agencies The spokesman for the House of Representatives and lawmaker representing Ekiti North I (Ikole/Oye) Federal Constituency, Akintunde Rotimi, has condemned the lynching of a group of travellers by youths along the Uromi-Obajana Road in Edo State. Arrest killers of Edo travellers, Reps spokesman tells security agencies Tribune Online

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22 h. ago Nasarawa LP condemns Edo killings, demands thorough investigation

From Abel Leonard, Lafia The Nasarawa State chapter of the Labour Party has strongly condemned the killing of 16 Northern travellers in Uromi, Edo State, urging security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure swift justice for the victims. In a statement issued on Sunday in Lafia to mark this year’s Eid al-Fitr celebration, […] The post Nasarawa LP condemns Edo killings, demands thorough investigation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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24 h. ago Ahmed Musa Breaks Silence On Edo Attack, Urges Nigerians To Value Life

Super Eagles player Ahmed Musa has expressed deep sorrow over the brutal killing of travellers in Edo State. In a heartfelt post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, Musa condemned the attack, describing it as a tragic loss of humanity. The victims, who were reportedly on their way to celebrate Eid al-Fitr, were hijacked and […] The post Ahmed Musa Breaks Silence On Edo Attack, Urges Nigerians To Value Life appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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25 h. 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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26 h. ago Edo In Kano Condemn Uromi Killing, Police Dispel Reprisal Rumour

Edo Community Association in Kano State has condemned the killing of travellers in Uromi, saying they stood with President Bola Tinubu and the Edo State governor in expressing sympathy with the affected families. The public relations officer of the association on behalf of their president, Dr. Patrick Agbaror, urged security agencies to properly investigate the […]

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27 h. 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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39 h. ago IPCR condemns Edo travellers’ lynching, calls for investigation

The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution on Saturday condemned the brutal killing of some Northern travellers in Uromi, Edo State. The victims, mostly Hausa hunters, were on their way to Kano on Friday to celebrate the Sallah festivities when members of the Edo State Security Corps and local vigilantes intercepted them. In a statement Read More

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42 h. ago Killing of Edo travellers unacceptable, says Northern coalition

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has condemned the horrific killing of 16 innocent travellers from Northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The National Coordinator of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG), Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, in a statement released to journalists in Abuja, described the killing […] The post Killing of Edo travellers unacceptable, says Northern coalition appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm

Tribune Online Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the violent mob action carried out against a group of travellers by a local vigilante group along the Uromi-Obajana Road in Edo State, which led to the death of the travellers. Uromi killings: IGP Egbetokun orders impartial investigation, calls for calm Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Northern group organises prayer session for Tinubu’s birthday

Tribune Online Northern group organises prayer session for Tinubu’s birthday "However, Arewa Think Tank wants to use this event to commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ordering an immediate crackdown on the killers of travelling hunters of northern extraction in Edo State last week. Northern group organises prayer session for Tinubu’s birthday Tribune Online

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46 h. ago Senator Natasha condemns brutal killing of 16 travellers in Edo

…calls for apprehension of perpetrators Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central, PDP) has condemned the brutal killing of 16 innocent travellers from Northern Nigeria in Edo, describing it as a “devastating act” that warrants swift condemnation and action. “The brutal killing of 16 hunters in Edo state is not only inhumane but a grave violation of […] The post Senator Natasha condemns brutal killing of 16 travellers in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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48 h. ago Foundation condemns Edo killings, demands thorough investigation

Tribune Online Foundation condemns Edo killings, demands thorough investigation The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN) has expressed its deep concern over the tragic killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State. Foundation condemns Edo killings, demands thorough investigation Tribune Online

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49 h. ago Kano govt condemns killing of 16 Kano bound travellers in Edo State

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano    The Kano State government expresses its deepest sympathy for the families and friends of the victims involved in the tragic incident in Uromi, Edo State.   A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya said , “The brutal killing, which claimed the lives […] The post Kano govt condemns killing of 16 Kano bound travellers in Edo State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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50 h. ago Kaduna lawmaker condemns Edo travellers’ killing, demands justice  

The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Lawal Usman, has strongly condemned the killing of some travellers from the Northern part of the country in Uromi, Edo State. Feeling distraught by the gruesome incident, the lawmaker called on the Federal Government, the Edo State Government and security agencies “to conduct Read More

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50 h. 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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51 h. ago Edo travellers killing disheartening, violation of right to life – NANS

The National Association of Nigerian Students has strongly condemned the killing of travellers in Esan North-East Local Government Area, Edo State. In a statement by its National President, Oladoja Olushola, NANS described the attack as “disheartening, highly condemnable, and a violation of the right to life.” The victims, who were travelling in a truck and Read More

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54 h. ago Tinubu, Northern Govs, Barau Condemn Killing Of Travellers In Edo

President Bola Tinubu, the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and deputy Senate president Barau I. Jibril have condemned the killing of some travellers of northern extraction at Udune Efandion community of Uromi in Edo State y. The president who expressed shock at the act in a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga directed the police […]

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