21 h. ago Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the recent killings in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, calling on the Federal Government to take decisive action against rising insecurity. On Wednesday night, April 2, 2025, armed men attacked five communities in Bokkos, leaving at least 10 people dead. By Thursday, the […] The post Peter Obi Condemns Bokkos Killings, Demands Urgent Government Action appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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34 h. ago U.S. Calls For Transparency, Swift Justice In Father Okechukwu’s Murder

The United States has called for transparency and swift justice in the murder of Catholic priest Father Sylvester Okechukwu, who was tragically killed in Kaduna, Nigeria. The U.S. expressed its support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to bring those responsible to justice and emphasized the importance of ensuring accountability and transparency in the investigation and […] The post U.S. Calls For Transparency, Swift Justice In Father Okechukwu’s Murder appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna

By John Ogunsemore The United States Mission in Nigeria has expressed support for the Nigerian government’s efforts to pursue justice in the case of Reverend Father Sylvester Okechukwu, a Catholic priest kidnapped and slain in Kaduna State. This is contained in a statement shared on the mission’s verified X page on Thursday evening. Okechukwu was […] The post US backs Nigerian govt, seeks justice for Catholic priest slain in Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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56 h. ago Lynched travellers: Edo politician condemns killings, slams police over insecurity

A senatorial aspirant under the Labour Party in Edo State, Paul Okojie, has condemned the recent mob killings of 16 Northerners in Uromi, Edo State, blaming the police for the incident. In a press statement Tuesday, Okojie said that the victims who were burnt alive by an irate mob were targeted in response to growing Read More

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60 h. ago Okpebholo’s Intervention Averted National Crisis – Edo State SSG

The Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, has commended the people of Uromi for their role in rescuing 11 out of 27 travellers affected by the recent crisis. However, Ikhilor strongly condemned the killing of 16 individuals, describing it as unacceptable. He emphasised the need for peace and justice, urging all parties […] The post Okpebholo’s Intervention Averted National Crisis – Edo State SSG appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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62 h. ago Uromi killings: Middle Belt Forum condemns threats of reprisal attacks

Tribune Online Uromi killings: Middle Belt Forum condemns threats of reprisal attacks "While we support the ongoing investigation to identify those responsible for the Uromi killings and take them to justice, we cannot ignore the stark reality that Middle Belt communities have suffered Uromi killings: Middle Belt Forum condemns threats of reprisal attacks Tribune Online

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67 h. ago Edo killings: NNPP chieftain condemns jungle justice, calls for peaceful coexistence

Tribune Online Edo killings: NNPP chieftain condemns jungle justice, calls for peaceful coexistence Ambassador Olufemi Oguntoyinbo, a South West Chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), has condemned the killing of 16 Northern hunters in Uromi, Edo State. He emphasized that jungle justice is not in the nation’s best interest. In a statement released on Wednesday, he expressed his condolences to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf and […] Edo killings: NNPP chieftain condemns jungle justice, calls for peaceful coexistence Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Enugu herdsmen invasion: We must speak against injustice – Mr Macaroni

Content creator and actor Mr Macaroni has urged Nigerians to always condemn injustice following the invasion of killer herdsmen in Enugu State. Per online reports, over 44 farm settlements have been invaded, leading to residents evacuating their homes in search of refuge in neighbouring communities. The places affected are Abor Ishala, Mgbuji, Agu-Amede, Eha-Agu, and […] The post Enugu herdsmen invasion: We must speak against injustice – Mr Macaroni appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Group condemns extrajudicial killing of 16 Edo hunters, calls for investigation

Abiodun Baiyewu, Executive Director of Global Rights, a Non- Governmental Organisation, has condemned the extra-judicial killing of 16 hunters in read more Group condemns extrajudicial killing of 16 Edo hunters, calls for investigation

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4 d. 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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5 d. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers as Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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5 d. ago Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers, Okpebholo consults govs

•14 arrested as gov suspends security corps boss, illegal vigilante groups The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Sunday, strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, vowing that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. The CDS pledged, as the Edo State government said, that Governor Monday Okpehbolo had reached Read More

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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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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 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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6 d. 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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6 d. 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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6 d. ago Edo Community in Kano condemns Uromi killings, calls for justice

Tribune Online Edo Community in Kano condemns Uromi killings, calls for justice "The Edo Community in Kano sympathises with the Kano State Government, the families of the victims, and the general populace. Edo people are peace-loving and do not align themselves with those who engage in such heinous acts," Dr Agba stated. Edo Community in Kano condemns Uromi killings, calls for justice Tribune Online

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