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Nigeria: Uromi Killings - CDS, CAN, PFN Seek Justice for Victims

A mob murdered sixteen hunters in Uromi, Edo State, on March 28, 2025, mistaking them for kidnappers because they carried hunting tools.
The travelers were journeying from Port Harcourt to Kano to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr when local security officers committed the act of mob violence.
News outlets report that the hunters were beaten and burned alive, and various leaders condemned the killings and called for justice.
Oluwo of Iwo stated, "Nigerians should be free to leave anywhere," condemning the violence and emphasizing freedom of movement.
Governor Okpebholo suspended the head of the state's security corps, and investigations are ongoing, with arrests being made.

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Daily Post Nigeria

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Uromi killings: We won’t rest until justice prevails

Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, on Wednesday visited Bunkure Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State to commiserate with the families of the 16 hunters killed in Uromi, Esan North East LGA of Edo State. During the visit, held at At-Taqwa Mosque in the Sabon Fegi area of Bunkure, Senator Barau met with the bereaved families, who hail from Bunkure, Kibiya, Rano, and Garko LGAs. He was accompanied by the Minister of State…

3 days ago·Nigeria

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allAfrica

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Nigeria: Uromi Killings - CDS, CAN, PFN Seek Justice for Victims

Benin City -- The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, yesterday called for justice for the 16 hunters killed by a mob in Uromi, Delta State, last Thursday, having been tagged kidnappers.

4 days ago·South Africa

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Uromi Killings: Jigawa CAN calls for peace, condemns extra-judicial killings - Daily Trust

The Jigawa State Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the recent killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State. CAN in a statement made available to newsmen in Dutse described the killings as criminal. The statement signed by CAN state Chairman, Rev. Fr Maurice Kole Hassan, noted that, “CAN Jigawa State chapter has condemned in strong terms the extra judicial killing of the 16 innocent hunters from Kano, who were bruta…

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Edo mob killings barbaric, reprehensible —NACOMYO

Tribune Online Edo mob killings barbaric, reprehensible —NACOMYO THE National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) has condemned the mob killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State. In a statement by National President Mallam Sani Suleiman Maigoro and National Secretary General, Alhaji Mas’ud Akintola, NACOMYO described the act as “barbaric and reprehensible.” The body criticised the local vigilante group fingered as responsible […] Edo…

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What Are Northern Fulani Hunters Looking For In The South?

What Are Northern Fulani Hunters Looking For In The South? Once again, Nigeria is at a dangerous crossroads, and once again, the North is playing the victim while issuing threats of revenge. The killing of 16 so-called Northern “hunters” in Uromi, Edo State, has sparked outrage from Northern groups, who are warning of reprisals and urging Northerners to leave the South. But before we get carried away by the noise, an important question must be …

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Uromi massacre: Victim’s widow gives birth in Kano after husband’s tragic death

Hauwa Bala, wife of late Isah Bala, has given birth to a baby girl in Kano state days after her husband was attacked alongside other 15 hunters in Uromi, Edo state.

2 days ago·Ikeja, Nigeria

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