GOVERNOR ABBA KABIR YUSUF COMMENDS PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, EDO STATE GOVERNOR MONDAY OKPHEBOLO FOR SWIFT ACTION, CONDOLENCE AND SYMPATHY VISIT TO KANO OVER UROMI KILLINGS OF KANO HUNTERS
The Kano State Government, on behalf of the good people of the state, especially the grieving families of the Uromi attack who hailed from Toranke, extends profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and His Excellency, Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, for the visit of Federal Government delegation and that of the Governor of Edo State in a show of solidarity and concern over the tragic killings of 16 Kano indigines in Udene, Uromi Local Government Area of Edo State.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf who expressed deep sorrow over the heinous act reiterated his call for justice and thanked the visiting delegations for their commitment to support efforts at securing justice for the families of the deceased and the injured
Governor Yusuf emphasized the need for a transparent legal process, including the public parade of the arrested suspects, to assure Nigerians that justice is not only being done but is being served.
We appreciate the actions taken so far, but justice must not only be done; it must be seen to be done. The people of
Kano, and indeed all Nigerians, deserves to see those responsible for this massacre are brought to justice publicly
The Kano stat governor also commended Governor Okpebholo for his engagement with the Hausa community in Edo State to prevent further escalation of tensions and for his commitment to compensating the bereaved families
“The compensation which the delegation promised is a commendable step, but it must be executed without delay to support the grieving families who have lost their breadwinners,” he noted
Furthermore, the Kano State Government also extends its sincere gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his prompt directive to security agencies to
apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators of this atrocity
The swift intervention by the Federal Government underscores its commitment to the security and protection of all Nigerians, regardless of their state of origin
On their part, the people of Torankawa where most of the victims hailed from also expressed their appreciation for the concerted efforts of both Edo State Government and that of Federal Government in addressing the matter.
The Governors of Kano and that of Edo, had both committed towards ensuring thorough and transparent justice process to ensure that such an unfortunate incident never occurs again in any part of the country
The Kano State Government remains steadfast in its demand for justice and would continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure that the families of the victims receive the compensation and the treatment they deserve.
