By Our Correspondent
A gruesome case of mob violence in Edo State has drawn national condemnation, with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun ordering an urgent investigation into the killing of 16 hunters accused of being kidnappers.
The victims, who were traveling for Sallah celebrations, were intercepted by a vigilante group along the Uromi-Obajana Road.
Upon discovering 19 locally made firearms in their truck, the vigilantes allegedly labeled them criminals and subjected them to brutal mob justice, leading to their deaths.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, denounced the killings as a cowardly act and one of the worst in recent history.
He urged security agencies to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators, emphasizing that justice must be served.
“This is one madness too many. Nigerians must be free to move without fear,” Abbas stated, calling for calm as investigations continue.
The IGP has directed the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) to take over the case. Meanwhile, 14 suspects have been arrested, with a manhunt underway for others involved.
The tragic incident, occurring during Ramadan and Lent, has sparked calls for restraint and an end to jungle justice in Nigeria.
