Uromi killings: Defence Headquarters gives progress report

Edo killings: Shops shut in Sokoto amid fears of retaliation

There is palpable tension in Sokoto State as rumours of protest over the recent killings of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State of Nigeria, by local hunters in the state. Our correspondent in the state who monitored the incident on Friday gathered that most business areas occupied by non-indigenes, especially the Igbos, are under lock

Uromi killings: Defence Headquarters gives progress report

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that the political leaders from Edo and Kano states have ended the tension that emerged following the recent killings in Uromi, Edo State. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, stated on Thursday that both state governments have taken steps to address the issue. He noted that the Edo State leadership had visited Kano to engage with the affected families. “So at the politic…

Uromi Tragedy and Matters Arising - Daily Trust

By Zayd Ibn Isah If you are a fan of horror films and want to satisfy your curiosity with the next terrifying spectacle, you don’t need to waste time scrolling through Netflix or asking fellow horror enthusiasts for recommendations. Just go on social media and search for “Uromi video.” You’ll not only find yourself confronted with one of the most horrific real-life scenes—the brutal burning of 16 innocent Nigerians traveling home to celebrate Sa…

Uromi killings: Tension grips Sokoto as Igbo traders shut shops over rumoured protests

Traders in Sokoto state have reportedly shut their shops amid rumours of a protest over the killing of 16 hunters in Edo state. The state police command reacted.

Fact-Check: Was the Man Holding Two AK-47 Rifles in the Viral Photo One of the Hausa Hunters Killed in Edo?

Fact-Check: Was the Man Holding Two AK-47 Rifles in the Viral Photo One of the Hausa Hunters Killed in Edo? Claim: A viral picture shows a man with two AK-47 rifles slung across his shoulders, accompanied by a claim that he is a Fulani hunter traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano. The image was shared […] The post Fact-Check: Was the Man Holding Two AK-47 Rifles in the Viral Photo One of the Hausa Hunters Killed in Edo? appeared first on PRNigeri…

StatePress NG: UAG urges calm over Uromi killings, says additional unrest will portend danger for Nigeria