- Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, demands public display of suspects arrested for the Uromi killings and calls for full compensation for the victims’ families
- Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, confirms transfer of 14 arrested suspects to Abuja for further interrogation, with more arrests expected as investigations continue
- President Tinubu condemns the killings, calling for swift investigations, while Governor Okpebholo suspends illegal vigilante groups involved in the incident
5 Key Events That Have Happened Since the Uromi KillingSource: TwitterGov Okpebholo confirms transfer of 14 suspects for further interrogationVigilante groups violent actions spark nationwide outrage1. President Tinubu condemns attack and orders full investigation2. Edo governor suspends security chief and illegal vigilante groups3. Arrest of 14 suspects and ongoing investigation4. Governor Okpebholo pays condolence visit to KanoI stand with you in your grief, he told the families, reaffirming his commitment to supporting them.5. Uncertainty over the identity of the victimsEdo communities deserted after mob lynched 16 travelers
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