Mr Tenebe alleged that those behind the plot aimed to force President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state.
Mr Yusuf commended Mr Okpebholo for his immediate visit to the crime scene and his efforts to ensure the victims were buried.
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo had ordered a full-scale investigation into the killing of the hunters.
Gov. Okpebholo suspends security chief, vigilante groups over killing of hunters in Edo
The assocation said, “This heinous act of violence is a stain on our collective humanity, and CAN condemns it in the strongest terms.”
Mr Idahosa reassured residents that the government was taking decisive action to bring the perpetrators to justice
Mr Rotimi urged law enforcement agencies to ensure all perpetrators were promptly identified, arrested and prosecuted.
16 travellers were beaten and burnt to death by armed youths in Edo.
16 travellers were beaten and then set ablaze by the vigilante and armed youth at Uromi, Edo State.
Mr Adegboye said the figure comprised 10 suspects arrested for alleged cultism and terrorising residents of the state.
