Edo State Government Condemns Uromi Killings, Vows to Bring Perpetrators to Justice
The Edo State government is on top of the security situation arising from the mob killings of innocent Nigerians at Uromi. The government has long banned all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state. These groups were created under the previous PDP-led administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki but were still operating.
All the vigilantes had been asked to disarm but these ones continued to operate illegally. The killing of 16 Nigerians in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, over the weekend has now been linked to these groups.
Governor Monday Okpebholo has therefore ordered security agencies to take firm action against the groups. He has also suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP. Friday Ibadin (Rtd.), pending further investigations.
“The local vigilante group involved in the killings was never profiled or registered with the Edo State Security Corps,” and “Its actions do not reflect the principles of the Okpebholo administration”.
So far, 14 suspects have been arrested. A special police team set up by the Inspector General of Police is hunting others involved in the attack.
The Senator Okpehbholo led State government is assuring residents that justice would be served. It urged the public to remain calm while security agencies work to restore order.
