Several communities around Old Ilushi Road, Opere, and Good Will Junction in Uromi, Edo State, have been deserted as residents flee over fears of reprisals and arrests.
This follows the lynching of 16 travellers by a mob last Thursday.
Governor Monday Okpebholo, who was in Kano State on Monday, condemned the killings and promised justice for the victims. He disclosed that 14 suspects arrested in connection with the incident will be transferred to Abuja for further investigation. The governor also visited the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), during his trip.
Meanwhile, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for the establishment of an independent judicial panel to thoroughly investigate the tragedy.
many Uromi residents have stopped going to their farms and are seeking refuge in nearby towns. Fear of indiscriminate arrests and possible retaliation has gripped the community, especially among the youth, many of whom are fleeing.
