[BREAKING] Edo Mob Killing: 14 Suspects Transferred To Abuja

The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has disclosed that 14 persons arrested in connection with a mob killing in Uromi Local Government Area of the state have been transferred to Abuja for further interrogation.

The governor disclosed this on Monday when he paid a condolence visit to the deputy president of the senate, Barau Jibrin.

While condemning the attack, Okpebholo promised that the perpetrators would be brought to book.

“It’s unfortunate that it happened in our state. We are here to say, to let you and other people know that we are not happy,” Ismail Mudashir, media aide to Barau, quoted Okpebholo as saying.

“The president is doing something drastic about this. He’s not happy also.

“The IG has swung into action. The DIG CID is in charge. So far, they have arrested 14 suspects.

“So they are bringing them to Abuja for interrogation. We have also set up a committee to see that we take care of the families of the deceased.”

In his remarks, Barau said the perpetrators of the act must be brought to book to serve as a deterrent to others.

“We cannot undo what has been done. But we all want – all Nigerians, what they are looking forward to is to make sure that these people are arrested and brought to justice. And you are doing well in that direction,” Barau said.

“And I’m also glad you’ve spoken about the fact that your government is ready to assist the families of those affected.

“I want you to continue to pursue the case so that all those who were involved in these barbaric actions are brought to justice. It’s a barbaric action, to say the facts.”

Recall that a mob had reportedly intercepted the travellers on their way to Kano State for Sallah celebrations and gruesomely murdered them on Thursday.