By Ozioruva Aliu
Benin City – Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State on Friday visited Uromi, the headquarters of Esan North East Local Government Area, where he ordered a thorough investigation into the mob killing of seven travelers who were suspected to be kidnappers after firearms were reportedly found in their vehicle.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the governor strongly condemned the barbaric act, allegedly carried out by members of a local vigilante group.
According to the statement, Governor Okpebholo expressed dismay over the heinous killings, emphasizing that there was no justification for vigilantes to take the law into their own hands. He assured that justice would be served for the victims.
“There is no excuse for vigilante members to take the law into their hands without recourse to statutory law enforcement agencies,” the governor stated.
He directed the Edo State Police Command and other security agencies to carry out a thorough and speedy investigation into the killings and ensure that those found culpable are brought to justice.
Governor Okpebholo also called on the Uromi community to cooperate with security agencies in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators.
Despite the tensions surrounding the tragic incident, the governor commended community leaders, particularly the Arewa community leadership, for their role in de-escalating tensions and handling the situation with restraint.
The investigation is expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure justice for the victims.
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