Atiku, Kwankwaso condemn gruesome killing of northern travelers in Edo

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have condemned the gruesome killing of some northern travellers in Uromi, Edo State.

The victims, mostly Hausa hunters, were travelling to Kano for Sallah celebrations when they were stopped by members of the Edo State Security Corps and local vigilantes.

Reacting to the incident in a post on X on Friday, Atiku expressed deep sadness over the tragic deaths, offering condolences to the victims’ families. 

He stressed the need for a thorough and impartial investigation to ensure accountability, emphasising that the protection of innocent lives must remain a priority. 

He also urged authorities to take decisive steps to prevent further occurrences of jungle justice, stating that visible justice was essential to restoring public confidence in security institutions.

He wrote, “I am deeply saddened by reports of the tragic killing of some hunters in Edo State. My heartfelt condolences go out to their families and loved ones.

“This unfortunate incident demands a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation to uncover and ensure that those responsible are brought to book. 

“The protection of innocent lives must remain paramount, and I urge the authorities to act swiftly and decisively to prevent a recurrence of jungle justice.

“Justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done to restore public confidence in our security institutions. -AA”

Similarly, Kwankwaso who also decried the killing described the attack as a disturbing display of mob violence.

He noted that every Nigerian should be able to travel freely without fear of intimidation or harm.

In the same vein, the former Kano State Governor also called for a full-scale investigation to hold those responsible accountable while extending condolences to the victims’ families, the Kano State Government, and other affected states.

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He tweeted on X, “I am concerned by the harrowing display of mob injustice on 16 travelers from Northern Nigeria in Edo State. 

“This tragedy, which unfolded on March 28, 2025 in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, is another sad reminder of the barbarity of jungle justice. 

“It is common knowledge that people from all parts of the country should be able to travel without facing any form of harassment or intimidation. 

“I urge the concerned authorities to launch a full-scale investigation into this sad incident and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. 

“While praying for the repose of the victims, I extend my condolences to the their families, the Kano State Government and other affected states. – RMK.”

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