Edo massacre: Governor Okpebholo takes action over killings of northern hunters

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  • Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended all illegal vigilante groups operating in Edo state following the gruesome murder of travelling hunters
  • Okpebholo also suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.)
  • The Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhikor Esq. said the vigilante group involved in the tragic incident was not registered with the Edo State Security Corps

Governor Monday Okpebholo suspends vigilante groups over Uromi killings in Edo state.
Photo credit: @m_akpakomizaSource: TwitterAfter a review of the preliminary report on the unfortunate incident of Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area, which led to the gruesome killing of some travelers, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under any guise in Edo State. Also suspended is the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.).Its actions do not reflect the core values, character, and principles of the Okpebholo administration or the objectives of the corps as enshrined in the Edo State Security Corps Governance Law,Police save two from mob in Edo

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