The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has directed the immediate suspension of the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP Friday Ibadin (retired), and all illegal Vigilante Groups operating under any guise in the State.
The development followed a review of the preliminary report of the incident of Thursday, 27th March 2025, at Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State involving the gruesome killing of some travellers.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esquire, said the local vigilante group involved in the gruesome killing of 27th March was operating illegally as it was never profiled or registered with the Edo State Security Corps.
He noted that their actions did not reflect the core values, character, and principles of Senator Monday Okpebholo’s administration or the objectives of the corps as enshrined in the Edo State Security Corps Governance Law.
The statement also highlighted that investigations into the killings are ongoing, and fourteen persons have been arrested so far, while an intense manhunt for others involved in the gruesome killing is ongoing by a special team set up by the Inspector General of Police.
Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esquire, said the State Government is in touch with families of the victims, community leaders, and the Government of Kano State, where most of the deceased are reported to hail from.
He urged all parties to remain calm as the State Government remains committed to ensuring that justice is done in a most efficient, transparent, and proactive manner.
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