The Northern Senators Forum has strongly condemned the lynching of northerners traveling through Edo State, describing the killings as “dastardly,” “despicable,” and “condemnable.” The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Uromi, Edo State, where a mob targeted and brutally murdered innocent travelers, mistakenly profiling them as Fulani kidnappers. The Forum expressed deep concern over how such violent actions could occur and emphasized that taking the law into one’s hands is unacceptable.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Forum called the killings a heinous crime and a clear violation of the victims’ human rights. They urged Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, to take swift and decisive action to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Forum also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for quickly instructing security agencies to investigate the incident thoroughly and arrest the culprits, which they viewed as a strong demonstration of the government’s commitment to justice and the protection of citizens’ rights.
Citing Section 41 of the Nigerian Constitution, which guarantees the right to freedom of movement and residence within the country, the Forum stressed the importance of ensuring all citizens are treated with dignity and respect. They called on the Edo State Government, security agencies, and all relevant stakeholders to work together to prevent similar incidents in the future and promote a culture of tolerance, understanding, and peaceful coexistence among Nigerians.