Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo , on Monday, pledged to compensate the families of the 16 slain ” hunters”, allegedly murdered by a vigilante group at Uromi, Edo State while on their way to Kano.
He made the pledge when he paid a condolence visit to the families of the late hunters at Torankawa in Kano State.
”We are making arrangements to provide compensation to all the victims affected by this incident”, he said.
Okpebholo commended the people Kano State for remaining calm in spite of the situation.
Pix: Govs Okpebholo and Yusuf
”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, the Governor of Kano State, Abba Yusuf, while praying for the souls of the victims, said that all hands were on 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 .
He also promised that compensation would be paid to the victims’ families and justice prevailed.