- Governor Monday Okpebholo on Monday visited the Kano state governor over the recent killing of northern hunters in Uromi, Edo state
- The victims, identified as hunters traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano for the Sallah celebration, were mistakenly accused of being kidnappers and killed by vigilantes
- Kwankwason Tuwita, an aide to the Kano state governor, confirmed the meeting on Monday via a statement and shared further details
Edo governor and Kano state governor meet over Uromi killings.
Photo credit: @babarh_ Kwankwason TuwitaSource: Twitter”Just In: The governor of Edo State arrived at the Kano State Government House to condole with the state government and the families of the 16 people killed last week in Uromi, Edo State.” The Kano State Government is deeply saddened by this unfortunate incident. We are committed to seeking justice for the victims and ensuring that their rights are protected.How they murdered Kano-bound passengers in Edo
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