A devastating incident has occurred in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State, where at least 16 travellers from Northern Nigeria were brutally mùrdered by an irate mob. The victims, primarily Hausa hunters, were en route from Port Harcourt to Kano for the Sallah festivities when they were intercepted and falsely accused of being kidnàppers.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred on Thursday around 1:30 pm when members of the Edo State Security Corps and local vigilantes stopped the travellers. Instead of following proper protocol, the vigilantes raised a false alarm, which sparked a wave of chaos and violence.
A security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, confirmed the incident on his social media handle, sparking widespread outrage over the extrajudicial kîllīngs. Makama reported that the travellers' hunting gúns, commonly used in the North, were misinterpreted as a thréat, leading to the vicious attack.
The mob's reaction was swift and brútal, with local youths attacking the travellers, resulting in the tragic loss of 16 lives on the spot. In a grotesque act of barbarism, the mob set the truck ablaze, leaving some bodies trapped inside the vehicle. Some survivors were reportedly taken out on wheelbarrows and thrown into the fíre.
Makama noted that responsive action from security operatives came too late for the victims. "By the time they arrived on the scene following a distress call, the damage had been done. Four survivors were rescued and rushed to His Grace Hospital in Uromi for urgent medical treatment," he said.
Authorities have confirmed the arrest of five suspects in connection with the incident. The Hausa community in Uromi has held an emergency peace meeting to address the situation and prevent any further reprisals.
When contacted, the Edo State Police Command spokesperson, Moses Joel Yamu, stated that he was still gathering facts and would provide a detailed response later. "I don't want to give incomplete information," he said.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of mob justice and the importance of upholding the rule of law. It also underscores the need for greater understanding and tolerance among different communities in Nigeria.
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