On Monday, Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo promised to provide compensation to the families of the 16 hunters who were killed.
While traveling to Kano, they were allegedly killed by a vigilante group in Uromi, Edo.
In Kano State, he made the commitment while visiting the relatives of the deceased hunters at Torankawa with his counterpart, Abba Yusuf.
”We are making arrangements to provide compensation to all the victims affected by this incident”, he said.
Okpebholo praised the people Kano State for remaining calm despite the situation.
”I also commend the good people of Kano State and the entire north for not taking the law into their own hands and carry out reprisal attacks,” he said.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of the late hunters.
” We are here to commiserate with the families of the dead; We assure you that the perpetrators will be brought to justice.”
” May Almighty God forgive the souls of the victims and reward them with paradise,” he said
The Edo governor said that already arrests had been made.
“About 14 suspects have been arrested already; we will pursue the case until its logical conclusion. We are making arrangements to provide compensation to all the families affected by this incident”, he said.
Earlier, Yusuf, while praying for the souls of the victims, said that all hands were on the deck to ensure that justice prevailed.
” We are working closely with my counterpart , Governor Okpebholo to ensure that all those arrested are prosecuted. We will also ensure full compensation for all the affected victims”, he said.
”I pledged cash and food items to the families of victims,” he said .
In addition, he said that the government would not give up on seeking justice for the victims and that the families will receive compensation.
