Edo killings

BREAKING: Uromim killings: Police officer’s threat to southerner sparks outrage as authorities vow justice

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Police arrest suspects in motorcycle robbery cases in Jigawa

A Kaduna State police officer, Hadaina Hussaini Dan-Taki, has come under fire after allegedly threatening reprisal attacks on southerners living in northern Nigeria. His remarks followed the brutal killing of 16 northerners in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo… Uromim killings: Police officer’s threat to southerner sparks outrage as authorities vow justice … Read more

BREAKING: Okpebholo pledges compensation for Uromi victims

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Okpebholo takes action: suspends security chief, bans illegal vigilantes

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo, on Monday pledged to compensate the families of the 16 slain hunters. They were allegedly murdered by a vigilante group at Uromi, Edo while on their way to Kano. Advertisement He made the pledge when, in company of his Kano State counterpart, Abba… Okpebholo pledges compensation for Uromi victims …C0NTINUE … Read more

BREAKING: Governor Yusuf, Okpebholo visit victim’s community in Kano, pledge swift justice

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Governor Yusuf, Okpebholo visit victim’s community in Kano, pledge swift justice

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, and his Edo State counterpart, Governor Monday Okpebholo, visited the Torankawa community in Kano on Monday to console the families of the 16 victims brutally killed in Uromi, Edo State.The visit brought together key government… Governor Yusuf, Okpebholo visit victim’s community in Kano, pledge swift justice …C0NTINUE READING … Read more

BREAKING: Edo killings: Arewa group warns against inciting North-South tensions

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Edo killings: Arewa group warns against inciting North-South tensions

The Arewa Think Tank, a northern advocacy group, has strongly condemned the killing of 16 hunters in Edo State, cautioning against any attempts to use the tragic incident to sow discord between the North and South. Speaking at a special prayer session in Kaduna, held in honor of… Edo killings: Arewa group warns against inciting … Read more

BREAKING: Defence Chief condemns killing of hunters in Edo

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Defence Chief condemns killing of hunters in Edo

The Chief of Defence Staff, (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has condemned in strong terms the unfortunate killing of hunters while on transit in Edo. The condemnation is contained in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Brig -Gen. Tukur Gusau, on Sunday in Abuja. He… Defence Chief condemns killing of hunters in Edo … Read more

BREAKING: Gov. Okpebholo takes action: suspends security chief, bans illegal vigilantes

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Okpebholo takes action: suspends security chief, bans illegal vigilantes

In response to the tragic lynching of travelers in Uromi on March 27th, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken decisive action, immediately suspending Friday Ibadin, the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps. The suspension comes amidst growing public outcry over the incident… Gov. Okpebholo takes action: suspends security chief, bans illegal vigilantes …C0NTINUE … Read more

BREAKING: Okpebholo takes action: suspends security chief, bans illegal vigilantes

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Okpebholo takes action: suspends security chief, bans illegal vigilantes

In response to the tragic lynching of travelers in Uromi on March 27th, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken decisive action, immediately suspending Friday Ibadin, the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps. The suspension comes amidst growing public outcry over the incident… Okpebholo takes action: suspends security chief, bans illegal vigilantes …C0NTINUE READING … Read more

BREAKING: Atiku calls for justice over alleged killing of 16 hunters in Edo

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Atiku calls for justice over alleged killing of 16 hunters in Edo

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed deep sorrow over the reported killing of some hunters in Edo State, calling for a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Atiku extended his condolences to the… Atiku calls for justice over alleged killing of 16 hunters in … Read more

BREAKING: Edo gov condemns mob killing of northerners, orders investigation

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Edo gov condemns mob killing of northerners, orders investigation

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has strongly condemned the brutal killing of several travelers in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, after they were accused of being kidnappers. In a statement issued on Friday, the governor, through the Chief Security Officer… Edo gov condemns mob killing of northerners, orders investigation …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>