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Uromi killings: Kano govt. deploys delegation to Edo

The delegation, scheduled to depart on Monday, “will work to ensure justice is served and those responsible are held accountable.”

• March 30, 2025
Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf (Credit: Facebook)
Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf(Credit: Facebook)

The Kano State government has dispatched a high-powered delegation to engage with the Edo government and the Hausa community in Edo over the recent brutal killings of Kano indigenes in Edo.

Governor Abba Yusuf condemned the incident in a live broadcast and assured the people of Kano that his administration would relentlessly pursue justice for the victims.

The delegation, scheduled to depart on Monday, “will work to ensure justice is served and those responsible are held accountable.”

Mr Yusuf also confirmed that all affected individuals would receive full compensation.

According to him, the Edo governor has assured him that most of the suspected culprits have been apprehended, with investigations ongoing.

He urged residents to remain law-abiding and refrain from retaliation, emphasising Kano’s reputation as one of the most peaceful states in the country.

Expressing deep condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Kano state, Mr Yusuf described the incident as a “tragic and sad moment.”

( NAN)

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