PRESIDENT TINUBU ORDERS MANHUNT FOR KILLERS OF HUNTERS ON TRANSIT IN EDO
March 28, 2025, 5:58 p.m.
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of some hunters who were intercepted by local vigilantes at in Esan North Local Government Area of Edo State.
The President, who expressed shock at the dastardly act on Thursday, directed Police and other security agencies to conduct swift and thorough investigations and punish the suspected culprits.
President Tinubu commiserated with the families of the affected victims and assured them that criminals would not be allowed to shed the blood of innocent Nigerians in vain.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, the President noted that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria, and all Nigerians have the freedom to move freely in any part of the country.
He said President Tinubu commended Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and community leaders in Uromi for their swift response to avert the escalation of tension.
