By Abbanobi -Eku Onyekachi, Abuja
Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has strongly condemned the gruesome murder of Northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Report had it that, a mob had intercepted the innocent victims, mostly Hausa hunters, who were on their way to Kano for Sallah celebrations, ransacked their vehicle, and brutally murdered them.
Senator Barau described the killings as, “barbaric, inhumane, and devilish,” and urged security agencies to immediately apprehend the perpetrators. He appealed to the Edo State Police Command and other security agencies to take decisive action to bring the culprits to justice.
The Deputy Senate President also called for calm, assuring that the perpetrators would not go unpunished. He disclosed his intention to sponsor a motion in the Senate to ensure that those responsible for the killings are held accountable.
Senator Barau emphasized the importance of national unity, stating: “Nigeria is a diverse country. We should, therefore, embrace one another as brothers and sisters for our progress and development.”
He therefore offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the victims and urged their families to remain calm, assuring them that the government would ensure justice is served.
