The Kano State Government praised the Edo State Government for its swift action in addressing the tragic killing of 16 hunters in Ulomi, confirming that 14 suspects have been arrested so far.
Speaking of the discovery of the senior Kano State government delegation visiting Edo, Comrade Lieutenant Governor Aminu Abdussalam Express comfort in the measures taken to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“We spent nearly two hours from Benin to Ulomi and we received a lot of crowds waiting for us,” said Abdussalam, highlighting the warm reception they received.
He highlighted the encouraging atmosphere of peaceful coexistence between the Hausa community and other ethnic groups in the Urogi, noting that political, religious and traditional leaders have unanimously condemned the heinous acts.
“This very tragic event. Traditional leaders are so outspoken and with strong condemnation they are the perpetrators of such very mean behavior. Religious leaders also condemned these outrageous events,He said.
The Deputy Governor confirmed that the leaders of the Edo and Ulomi Kingdom explicitly rejected the killings and were actively working to maintain peace and unity.
“Therefore, we are convinced that the entire leadership of the Edo State and the Uroki Kingdom is completely opposed to what is happening. They rejected it in general and condemned it with a strong attitude. They have taken measures to calm the Edo people’s nerves,He said.
He also conveyed the assurances of the Edo State government that all Nigerians, including Kano and the North, welcome to live and conduct business in the state without fear of discrimination or hostility.
The lieutenant governor said:The government assured the state and assured that the Ulomi and Edo countries will continue to welcome people from all over the country, especially those from the northern and Kano states, who have no confrontation with anyone.
“They have no objection to our people who live in peace with them, and they will continue to live in peace with them. Nigeria will continue to be one.”
Abdussalam stressed that the Edo leader’s reaction reaffirmed the principle that every Nigerian has the right to live and work anywhere in the country without harassment.
“They received words and receptions in Benin and Ulomi to confirm to us their feelings about what happened and their determination to make sure nothing like that happened again,He added.
In the latest investigation into the investigation, he confirmed that 14 people have been arrested and declared several others by the security agency.
“Governor, Rev. Okpebholo dissolved the Vigilante Group on Monday. Key figures who play the main role have been arrested and more people are expected to be arrested as some of them are running away. So the police and SSS are still looking for them,He added.
In addition, Abdussalam noted that Governor Okpebholo has asked the state’s police chief to transfer the incident.
He also revealed that compensation has been promised to the victims and their families, especially those who have lost their lives and personal property.
“He assured us that those who died and those who lost their property would receive compensation. You know, they came back from Port Harcourt. They have various categories in the vehicle, the entire category is burnedAbdulsham concluded.
The visit of Kano’s delegation strengthened efforts to ensure justice, promote national unity and prevent such tragedies from occurring repeatedly.
