Deputy Senate President Barau I. Jibrin has condemned the killing of Northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, urging security agencies to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators.
The victims, mostly Hausa hunters travelling to Kano for Sallah celebrations, were reportedly intercepted by a mob, their vehicle ransacked and gruesomely murdered.
Describing the killings as “barbaric, inhumane, and devilish,” Barau called on the Edo State Police Command and other security agencies to take decisive action.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir, the Deputy Senate President assured Nigerians that justice would be served.
“I have been inundated with calls from my constituents and concerned Nigerians over this horrific murder. I condemn in totality the barbaric killing of innocent Nigerians,” Barau stated.
He also disclosed his intention to sponsor a motion in the Senate to ensure that those responsible are held accountable.
“Nigeria is a diverse country. We should, therefore, embrace one another as brothers and sisters for our progress and development,” he added.
Barau offered prayers for the victims and urged their families to remain calm, assuring them that the government would not allow the crime to go unpunished.
