PRESIDENT TINUBU CONDEMNS THE MURDER OF TRAVELLING HUNTERS BY LOCAL VIGILANTE IN THE UROMI COMMUNITY OF ESAN NORTH LGA OF EDO STATE 28-03-25
By Sadiq Aminu. President Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of travelling hunters intercepted by local vigilante in the Uromi community of Esan North Local Government of Edo State.
The President, who expressed shock at the dastardly act on Thursday, directed Police and other security agencies to conduct swift and thorough investigations and punish the suspected culprits.
In a statement, President Tinubu commiserates with the families of the affected victims and assured them that criminals would not be allowed to shed the blood of innocent Nigerians in vain.
The President noted that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria, and that all Nigerians have the freedom to move freely in any part of the country.
The President commends Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, and community leaders in Uromi for their swift response to avert the escalation of tension.