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A high-powered delegation led by the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has paid a condolence visit to the Kano State Government and the families of the 16 massacred travellers who were alleged to have suffered extra-judicial killings under unclear circumstances. The Edo governor was received at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport by the Kano State Deputy Governor before proceeding to a meeting with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. Arewa PUNCH gathered that the Edo delegation will also visit the families of the slain hunters in Bunkure, Rano, and Kibiya local government areas.
The visit comes in response to the recent tragic killings of the 16 local hunters in the affected areas, which have sparked concerns over security challenges in the region. Earlier, the Kano State Government had expressed deep sorrow over the recent killing of its indigenes in Edo State, but called for calm while deploying a high-powered delegation to engage with the Edo State Government over the tragic incident. In a statement on Saturday signed by the Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the state government condemned the attack, which led to the loss of innocent lives, mostly Kano State indigenes.
“This unfortunate incident has caused great concern to the government and the good people of Kano State. We will not relent until justice is served,” Waiya said. The victims, who were travelling from Port Harcourt to Uromi in Edo State, were allegedly attacked under unclear circumstances.
Related News Edo killings: Okpebholo visits victims' families in Kano Edo killings: Akpabio demands justice for victims Lynched travellers: CDS squad goes after killers as Okpebholo consults govs To ensure justice for the affected individuals and their families, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the immediate dispatch of a high-level delegation to Edo State. The delegation will meet with Edo State authorities and security agencies to identify the perpetrators and ensure they are brought to justice. Additionally, they will engage with the leadership of the Hausa community in Edo State to discuss the situation and offer recommendations on the way forward.
“The affected individuals, who were on a legitimate journey, deserve justice. The Kano State Government is committed to ensuring that their rights are protected,” the governor stated. Meanwhile, the Kano State Government has urged residents to remain calm and avoid actions that could escalate tensions.
It assured the public that all necessary diplomatic and legal measures are being pursued to address the situation adequately. Furthermore, the government extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, praying for the peaceful repose of their souls. “We stand with the families of the victims in this difficult time and will continue to work closely with relevant authorities to ensure that such tragedies do not occur again,” the statement added.
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