Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has assured the families of the 16 hunters killed in Uromi that he will provide full compensation for their loss.
The governor, accompanied by Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf and other high-ranking dignitaries, gave the assurance during a condolence visit to Torankawa in Bunkure Local Government Area.
Okpebholo, during the visit to families of the victims, vowed to bring the perpetrators of the attacks and killings to book.
“We will ensure that justice is served on those responsible for this heinous act,” he said.
TREND REPORTERS gathered that hundreds of family members and supporters took to the streets in a peaceful protest against the killings of their kinsmen.
They carried placards with inscriptions such as “Hunters are not criminals,” We demand justice for the killings of our people,” “We demand the speedy dispensation of justice in this matter,” and “Northerners are peace-loving citizens”.
Many hunters, armed with their hunting weapons, joined the peaceful demonstration.
Some hunters, according to reports, chanted war songs, brandishing weapons as the governor’s convoy passed, while local residents kept the situation under control.
