The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has received a sad report of an incident in Uromi… leading to unwarranted murder and arson.
NAIJA NEWS
Following the recent mob killings in Uromi, Edo State, where 16 suspected kidnappers were lynched, the Nigerian police have reacted to a viral video of an officer threatening to kill southerners in the north. The officer’s remarks have sparked public outrage, raising concerns about potential ethnic tensions.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, condemned the Uromi incident as “barbaric and unacceptable,” ordering a full investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible. Meanwhile, the police have assured the public that the officer who made the threat will face disciplinary action.
Authorities have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace across all regions and preventing retaliatory violence. Security agencies have urged citizens to avoid inflammatory statements and allow the law to take its course.