Uromi Killing: Gov Okpebholo Suspends Security Chief, Vigilance Groups

In the aftermath of the killing of some travellers in Uromi, Edo State, the state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilance groups in the state.
The governor also announced the suspension of the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Retired CP Friday Ibadin.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, revealed that the local vigilante group involved in the gruesome killing of 27th March was operating illegally as it was never profiled or registered with the State Security Corps.
The state government restated its belief in the constitutionally guaranteed rights of citizens to move freely and engage in lawful business in any part of the country.
The government disclosed that 14 persons have so far been arrested, while there is an intense manhunt for others involved in the gruesome killing.