Federal lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Kabiru Alhassan Rurum has condemned the brutal killing of innocent Hausa travelers in Uromi, Edo State, calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure justice for the victims.
The travelers, mostly Hausa hunters, were reportedly attacked and killed by members of the Edo State Security Corps and local vigilantes while on their way to Kano for the Sallah festivities.
Several others sustained injuries, with one victim currently hospitalized.
Reacting to the incident, Rurum, who represents Rano, Kibiya, and Bunkure Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, expressed deep sorrow and outrage, describing the attack as “barbaric and unjustifiable.”
“This heinous act is not just a violation of human rights but also a clear sign of growing hostility and targeted violence against Northerners in certain parts of the country,” he said.
According to the lawmaker, at least seven of the victims were from Torankawa in Sanda Ward of Bunkure Local Government Area, while others hailed from Kura and Garko LGAs of Kano State.
Rurum warned that the continued killings of innocent Northerners in parts of the South-East and South-South must not be ignored, calling on the Federal Government and security agencies to take decisive action.
“It is unacceptable that innocent citizens are continuously subjected to violence and extrajudicial killings while traveling or conducting their legitimate businesses. The government must act now to put an end to these senseless attacks,” he stated.
The lawmaker urged President Tinubu, the IGP, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and other relevant authorities to ensure that the perpetrators are identified and prosecuted.
“Justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done. Concrete measures should be put in place to protect the lives and rights of all Nigerians, regardless of their ethnic or religious backgrounds,” Rurum emphasized.
He also extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and the people of Kano State.
“I stand in solidarity with the grieving families. May the souls of the departed rest in Aljannatul Firdaus, and may Allah grant their families the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” he added.
