By Bukola Kayode
…….Amnesty International Demands Probe
President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into the killing of traveling hunters allegedly intercepted by local vigilantes in the Uromi community of Esan North Local Government of Edo State.
According to a statement issued by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu condoled 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 statement read in part: “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.”
…….Amnesty International demands probe
Meanwhile, Amnesty International has called for an immediate and transparent investigation into the gruesome lynching of the travelers in Uromi, Edo State.
In a statement posted on its X (formerly Twitter) account, Amnesty International Nigeria described the attack as horrific mob violence, stating that viral videos of the incident showed the victims pleading for their lives while their attackers carried out the barbaric killings amid cheering crowds.
No Police Intervention as Victims Were Lynched
According to Amnesty International, despite the prolonged and public nature of the killings, there was no police intervention to stop the mob. The group expressed deep concern over the growing trend of vigilante groups in towns and villages along major highways, blocking roads and engaging in unlawful activities, including extrajudicial killings.
“The horrific mob violence that happened in Uromi is part of the rising trend of vigilante groups taking the law into their own hands. The failure of security agencies to intervene is deeply troubling and must be addressed urgently,” the statement read.
Amnesty International has demanded that the Edo State government and security agencies launch a full-scale, independent investigation into the attack. The rights group stressed that justice must be served, and those responsible must be held accountable to prevent further incidents of jungle justice.
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