2 w. ago Local Security Group Storm Edo Streets, Protest Police Seizure Of Guns

Some Vigilante members in Uromi, Edo State, have taken to the streets to protest against the collection of their guns by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika The development is coming, following a recent killing of northern travellers that were gruesomely murdered and set ablaze by angry mob in March, 2025. Meanwhile, speaking on […] The post Local Security Group Storm Edo Streets, Protest Police Seizure Of Guns appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Masterminds of killings in Uromi won’t be spared —Governor Okpebholo

Tribune Online Masterminds of killings in Uromi won’t be spared —Governor Okpebholo Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has said his administration would not treat with kid gloves, recent criminality in which about 16 northern travellers who were said to be hunters were killed in Uromi, by faceless individuals. In this interview with journalists, Governor Okpebholo, who appealed for calm maintained that there is no room for […] Masterminds of killings in Uromi won’t be spared —Governor Okpebholo Tribune Online

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Edo Gov Suspends Security Chief, Bans Illegal Vigilante Groups Over Uromi Killings

Edo State governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd), and banned all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state. The decision followed the gruesome killing of 16 travellers of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of the State, […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Kaduna Central Senator Cautions Against Reprisal Over Edo Killings

The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Lawal Usman has cautioned against reprisal while strongly condemning the unwarranted killing of some travellers from the Northern part of the country in Uromi, Edo State. Senator Usman called on the Federal Government, the Edo State Government and security agencies “to conduct a […]

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Fish Out Killers Of Travellers In Edo, Tinubu Orders Security Agencies

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the gruesome Killing of travelling hunters intercepted by some members of a local vigilante in the Esan north, Edo State. INFORMATION NIGERIA recall that on Thursday, a mob in the Uromi area of Edo state allegedly attacked and killed at least 16 hunters of northern descent who were travelling from […] The post Fish Out Killers Of Travellers In Edo, Tinubu Orders Security Agencies appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Mob Kills 16 Travelers In Edo Over False Kidnapping Allegations

Tragedy struck in Edo State’s Udune Efandion community as 16 travelers from Northern Nigeria were brutally killed. The victims, mostly Hausa hunters, were on their way from Port Harcourt to Kano for Sallah festivities when they were falsely labeled as kidnappers. A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama confirmed the incident on his X […] The post Mob Kills 16 Travelers In Edo Over False Kidnapping Allegations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Northern govs condemn killing of travellers in Edo, demand probe

The Northern States Governors’ Forum has condemned the horrific murder of travellers from northern Nigeria in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State. The Chairman of the forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, described the attack as a gross violation of human rights, stressing that extrajudicial violence is entirely unacceptable and must Read More

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