Uromi killings: DSS nabs two principal suspects
Operatives of the Department of State Security have arrested two principal suspects allegedly involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week.
According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpehbolo, Fred Itua, the suspects were arrested by operatives of the DSS in Uromi, following credible intelligence.
He noted that operatives of various security agencies were hunting for other key suspects involved in the unfortunate incidents.
He said, “Operatives of the Department of State Security have arrested two principal suspects involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week.
“The suspects were arrested by operatives of the DSS in Uromi, following credible intelligence. Operatives of various security agencies are hunting for other key suspects involved in the unfortunate incidents.”
Ituah stated that they have been transferred to Abuja for further interrogation and prosecution by the relevant authorities.
On Monday, the state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo paid a condolence visit to Kano State. He revealed that 14 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the killing and were to be moved to Abuja for further interrogation.
Governor Okpebholo, who visited the State to condole with the government and families of the victims, had vowed that justice would be served and those involved in the killing would be brought to justice.
He had also assured the families of the victims that adequate compensations would be paid.
