{"id":157064,"date":"2025-03-28T20:27:03","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T19:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/barau-condemns-barbaric-killing-of-northern-travelers-seeks-action"},"modified":"2025-04-04T14:20:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T13:20:27","slug":"barau-condemns-barbaric-killing-of-northern-travelers-seeks-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/barau-condemns-barbaric-killing-of-northern-travelers-seeks-action","title":{"rendered":"Barau condemns barbaric killing of Northern travelers, seeks action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has strongly condemned the killing of Northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, describing the incident as barbaric, inhumane, and devilish.<\/p>\n<p>A mob had reportedly intercepted a group of travellers, mostly Hausa hunters, who were on their way to Kano for the Sallah celebrations.<\/p>\n<p>The attackers ransacked their vehicle before gruesomely murdering them.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting to the incident, Senator Barau called on security agencies, particularly the Edo State Police Command, to swiftly apprehend those responsible and ensure they face justice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI condemn in totality the barbaric killing of innocent Nigerians. It is unacceptable and must not be allowed to go unpunished,\u201d Barau said in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ismail Mudashir.<\/p>\n<p>The Deputy Senate President also revealed his intention to sponsor a motion in the Senate to address the killings and push for immediate government action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have been inundated with calls from my constituents and other Nigerians who are deeply disturbed by this horrific act. I will bring this matter before the Senate to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Barau urged Nigerians to remain calm and avoid actions that could escalate tensions, emphasizing the importance of national unity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNigeria is a diverse country. We should, therefore, embrace one another as brothers and sisters for our progress and development,\u201d he appealed.<\/p>\n<p>He also offered prayers for the repose of the souls of the victims and assured their families that the government would ensure justice is served.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau I Jibrin, has strongly condemned the killing of Northern travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area of Edo State, describing the incident as barbaric, inhumane, and devilish. 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