Governor Seyi Makinde did not wait for any Federal Government intervention or call on the Nigerian Army to provide internal security – Omokri
Reno Omokri, a political pundit and a former presidential assistant, has demanded that the Edo State Government expeditiously proceed with the prosecution of those guilty for the recent deaths of at least sixteen Northerners in Uromi.
Omokri claims that even if the relatives of the victims receive financial compensation, the situation could still worsen if justice is delayed.
Omokri said this in a post on his Facebook page, he also emphasized that the case needs to be handled immediately.
He wrote, “The most effective way to calm the North after the Uromi killings of at least sixteen Northerners is for the Edo State Government to speedily and publicly try those responsible.
“Failure to do that, even if financial compensation is paid to the victims’ families, will lead to a heightening of tension.
“The trial should start immediately. This is more or less an open-and-shut case. There is video evidence.
“The Edo State Government may want to take a cue from Governor Seyi Makinde’s expedited arrest and prosecution of those Odua activists who stormed the secretariat.
“After Odua nation agitators attempted to violently take over the Oyo State Government secretariat on Friday, April 12, 2024, Governor Seyi Makinde did not wait for any Federal Government intervention or call on the Nigerian Army to provide internal security.
“He used state forces to arrest the perpetrators within hours. The next day, Governor Seyi Makinde destroyed their houses. On the third day, they were in court. Today, they are now special guests of the Oyo State Government at Agodi prison.
“Governor Makinde repeated the same feat after the December 18, 2024 Ibadan Stampede, even when those involved were VIPs. Within 96 hours, eight people who were arrested were facing charges, including Olori Naomi Silekunola.
“I am a Southerner who has lived in the North. Words can only calm them down if they are backed up with action. It has been over 96 hours. Get these men before a judge as soon as possible, and the restive North will be calmed.
“Let us learn from our history. The best predictor of the future is the past. We must do everything legally possible to prevent retaliatory killings.
“When Yunusa Yellow impregnated an underaged Ese in Bayelsa, I said the same thing. I do not take sides. My eyes are blind to ethnicity, religion or region. I believe in a Nigeria where we are all equal. Avenge these Northerners judicially and quickly!