President Tinubu orders manhunt for killers of hunters in Edo
By Kunle Sanni
President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to launch a manhunt for those responsible for the killing of a group of hunters in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Reacting to the incident on Thursday, the President condemned the attack, expressing shock over the brutal killings.
He directed the police and other security agencies to carry out a swift and thorough investigation to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
President Tinubu extended his condolences to the families of the victims, assuring them that their loved ones’ deaths would not be in vain. He reiterated that criminal elements would not be allowed to threaten the safety of Nigerians.
Emphasizing the right to free movement, Tinubu stated that “jungle justice has no place in Nigeria” and that every citizen must be able to travel freely across the country without fear.
The President also commended Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and community leaders in Uromi for their prompt intervention in preventing further escalation of tensions.
He charged security agencies to provide updates on their investigation as efforts intensify to track down the attackers.
