President Bola Tinubu has directed police and other security agencies to immediately arrest all those responsible for the Wednesday murder of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State.
Tinubu gave the order on Thursday while reacting to the gruesome murder of the 16 travelling hunters on Wednesday, March 27 .
He expressed shock over the heinous act on Thursday.
The president called on the police and other security agencies to carry out prompt and comprehensive investigations and to bring the suspects to justice.
In a statement issued by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu expressed his condolences to the families of the victims.
He promised them that those responsible for these crimes would not be permitted to spill the blood of innocent Nigerians without consequences.
The statement reads: “President Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of travelling hunters intercepted by local vigilantes in the Uromi community of Esan North Local Government 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.
“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.
“President Tinubu commended the Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and community leaders in Uromi for their swift response to avert the escalation of tension.” (vitalnewsngr.com)
