A gruesome incident has shaken the nation, as 16 travellers were brutally lynched by an irate mob in Uromi, Edo State. The victims, who were mistaken for kidnappers, were attacked and killed in a horrific display of mob justice.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with the Federal Government ordering a manhunt for the perpetrators.
According to eyewitnesses, the victims were travelling in a Dangote Cement truck when they were accosted by local vigilantes around 1:30 pm in Udune Efandion community. Upon searching the vehicle, locally-made dane guns were discovered, which triggered the mob attack. A disturbing video of the incident, which has gone viral, shows the victims being beaten and set ablaze by the mob.
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the incident, describing it as “barbaric and unacceptable.” The President has ordered the police and other security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and bring the perpetrators to justice. The Edo State Government has also condemned the incident, with Governor Monday Okpebholo vowing to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The incident has been widely condemned by various individuals and organizations. The Northern States Governors’ Forum has described the incident as “a gross violation of human rights,” while the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum has called for a thorough investigation and punishment of the perpetrators. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has also condemned the incident, calling for justice for the victims and their families.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident, with 14 suspects already arrested. The Edo State Police Command has assured that the perpetrators will be brought to justice, and has called on the public to provide any information that may aid in the investigation.
The incident has highlighted the dangers of mob justice, which has become a recurring problem in Nigeria. Mob justice is a form of vigilantism where a group of people take the law into their own hands, often resulting in violent and deadly consequences. The incident has sparked calls for the government to take urgent action to address the root causes of mob justice and to ensure that justice is served through the proper channels.
The lynching of 16 travellers in Edo State is a horrific incident that has shocked the nation. The government has condemned the incident and has ordered a manhunt for the perpetrators. It is essential that justice is served, and that the perpetrators are brought to book. The incident has also highlighted the dangers of mob justice and the need for the government to take urgent action to address the root causes of this problem.