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Kano, Edo stakeholders to discuss Uromi killings

A high-powered Kano State government Committee will hold consultations with stakeholders in Edo State to investigate the recent killings of 16 travellers, allegedly branded kidnappers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State.

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, heads of security agencies, traditional rulers, and civil society organizations are listed as stakeholders during its week-long stay by the Committee, which was constituted by Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf to investigate the killings.

Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, spokesperson to the Deputy Governor
Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo leader of the delegation, departed Kano on Thursday for a fact-finding and peace-building mission.

The Committee comprising of prominent figures, includes the Emir of Rano, Ambassador Mohammad Isa Umar; Commissioners for Religious Affairs, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Special Duties and Women Affairs; Chairman of Bunkure Local Government Area.

Prior to his departure at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, the State deputy Governor, Gwarzo reiterated the Committee’s commitment to justice, peace, and reconciliation.

He said, “Our mandate is clear — to investigate, to consult, and to recommend sustainable solutions. This is not just a fact-finding mission, but a peace-building initiative aimed at restoring confidence and preventing further violence”.

Gwarzo who did not disclose the venue for the meeting, also stated that the initiative forms part of a broader intervention by the Northern Governors Forum to demonstrate solidarity, promote national unity, and respond proactively to rising insecurity across the Country.

He further explained that the Committee was established in response to national outrage and growing concern over the violent attacks in Uromi, which claimed several lives and displaced many residents — including indigenes of Kano State residing in the area.

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TheNewspad recalls that Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo previously visited Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State to condole with the families of the mob victims, following the arrest of some murder suspects linked to the crime by security agents, assuring that justice will be served.

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