Gladness Gideon
The gruesome attack in Udune Efandion community, Uromi, Edo State, on March 27, 2025, has sparked nationwide outrage, with calls for swift justice against those responsible for the act of mob violence.
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, condemned the attack in a statement on his personal Facebook page on Friday, describing it as a “harrowing display of mob injustice and a sad reminder of the barbarity of jungle justice.”
He stressed the need for all Nigerians to move freely without fear of intimidation or harassment.
“It is a general perception that citizens all over the country must be able to move about without intimidation or harassment,” he stated.
Kwankwaso urged law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that those responsible for the attack are brought to justice.
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“I appeal to the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into this tragic incident and prosecute the offenders,” he said.
Expressing sympathy for the victims and their families, Kwankwaso extended his condolences to the government of Kano State and other affected states, offering prayers for those who lost their lives.
The attack has intensified pressure on security agencies to take decisive action and curb the rising cases of jungle justice in the country.
Civil society groups and human rights advocates have joined the call for justice, urging authorities to enforce the rule of law and prevent further acts of mob violence.