2 h. 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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27 h. ago Kano CSOs appeal for calm over killing of 16 travellers in Edo

The League of Civil Society Organisations in Kano State has appealed for calm among the Hausa community in Kano, Edo states and other parts of the country, urging them not to retaliate the alleged extra-judicial killing of 16 northern travellers in Edo State on March 27, 2025. In a statement on Saturday by the League Read More

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28 h. ago Edo killings: Leaders intensify peace moves as ACF hails Tinubu

•Okpebholo visits Kano, vows justice for victims From Desmond Mgboh, Kano, Tony Osauzo, Benin, Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja Moves to calm the tension stirred by the killings of 16 Kano-bound travellers in Uromi, Edo State, have continued with Governor Monday Okpebholo visiting his Kano State counterpart, Governor Abba Yusuf at the Government House Kano and Barau […] The post Edo killings: Leaders intensify peace moves as ACF hails Tinubu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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34 h. ago Edo killings: We can’t be counting scores with lives of Nigerians – Mr Macaroni

By John Ogunsemore Popular content creator, Mr Macaroni said those defending the mob killings of 16 travellers in Uromi, Edo State are doing a great disservice to the nation. He said there is no justification for jungle justice, noting that it must be unanimously condemned. Mr Macaroni stated this in an X post on Monday. […] The post Edo killings: We can’t be counting scores with lives of Nigerians – Mr Macaroni appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths accuse EFCC of unjustly persecuting Dr Aisha  

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja   Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), to halt what it called unjust persecution of socialite, Aisha Sulaiman Achimugu.   This is also as the group faulted the manner of the raid carried out by the commission on […] The post Achimugu: Ohanaeze youths accuse EFCC of unjustly persecuting Dr Aisha   appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Okpebholo meets Senate deputy president over Edo travellers killing

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has paid a condolence visit to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, over the killings 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 in Abuja on Monday. A Read More

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36 h. ago Edo Killings: Akpabio Condemns Gruesome Murder Of Travellers, Seeks Justice To Assuage Pains

President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has condemned the gruesome murder of 16 travellers on transit in Edo State, describing it as a senseless act of violence that is unacceptable and has no place in society. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday in Abuja by his special assistant on media, Jackson Udom, Senator […]

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36 h. 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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39 h. ago Ohanaeze Ndigbo Calls For Arrest, Prosecution Of Killers Of Travellers In Edo

Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on the Federal Government to arrest and prosecute those behind the gruesome murder of the 16 Northern travellers in Uromi, Edo State. The National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Dr. Ezechukwu Ezechi, made the call in an exclusive telephone interview with LEADERSHIP in Enugu. He said it […]

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54 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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58 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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59 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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59 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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62 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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64 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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65 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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66 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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67 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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3 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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3 d. ago Edo travellers’ lynching: Dep gov calls for calm, vows arrest of culprits

Edo State deputy governor, Dennis Idahosa, called for calm over the unfortunate killings in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area. Idahosa reassured that the state government would investigate the matter to bring the perpetrators to book. This was contained in a statement by the deputy governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Friday Aghedo, on Saturday. He Read More

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