Reps minority caucus condemns Uromi killings

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has strongly condemned the killing of 16 Northerners in Uromi, Edo State.

The Caucus expressed grave concern over the tragic incident in a statement jointly issued by the Minority Leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda; Minority Whip, Hon. Ali Isa; and Deputy Minority Leader, Hon. Aliyu Madaki.

The lawmakers, who called for justice, urged President Bola Tinubu to direct security agencies to investigate the heinous act and bring all those involved to justice to prevent its recurrence.

“It is with extreme shock and grief that we received the news of the barbaric murder of about 16 Nigerians, mainly northerners, by a gang of lawless anarchists in Edo State in the last couple of days.

“We find such brutal killings of innocent Nigerians in any part of the country by lawless mobs very reprehensible, and if allowed to fester without being put in check by responsible organs of the Federal Government, such actions could threaten the peace and unity of the country.

“As such, we, the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, condemn this violent attack on the northern travellers, which culminated in their gruesome deaths.

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“We implore all Nigerians to never resort to such jungle attacks on their fellow citizens but to always employ the services of lawful authorities whenever they notice any issue of concern.

“We are a nation under the rule of law, and our law enforcement agencies are always available to partner with every Nigerian to assuage their concerns.

“In the face of this grave incident, which is already setting emotions on edge in parts of the country, we hereby call on the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to direct the security agencies to investigate this matter and bring all those involved in the killings to book in order to prevent its recurrence. And also, adequate compensation should be paid to the affected families.

“We also call on all Nigerians to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding and allow the federal and state governments to get to the root of this matter in the interest of justice.

“We express our sincere sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims, even as we assure them and all Nigerians that we, the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, will remain eternally vigilant until justice is done on this matter.”

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