President Bola Tinubu has directed security operatives to smoke out individuals who killed over 16 northern travelers in Uromi community, Esan North Local Government of Edo State.
Mr. Tinubu Who condemned the killing in a statement issued by his spokesman, Chief Bayo Onanuga, directed Police and other security agencies to conduct swift and thorough investigations and punish the suspected culprits.
He commiserated 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 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.