{"id":157066,"date":"2025-03-28T20:27:15","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T19:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/northern-govs-decry-extra-judicial-killing-of-16-hunters-in-edo"},"modified":"2025-04-04T14:20:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T13:20:41","slug":"northern-govs-decry-extra-judicial-killing-of-16-hunters-in-edo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/northern-govs-decry-extra-judicial-killing-of-16-hunters-in-edo","title":{"rendered":"Northern govs decry extra-judicial killing of 16 hunters in Edo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of travelers from Northern Nigeria in Udune Efandion, Uromi, Edo State.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement signed by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General, Press Affairs, Government House Gombe, the forum\u2019s chairman, Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, described the attack as a severe violation of human rights.<\/p>\n<p>He stressed that extrajudicial violence is unacceptable and must be condemned unequivocally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are deeply disturbed by the loss of innocent lives and the horrific manner in which these individuals were attacked,\u201d Yahaya stated.<\/p>\n<p>The forum extended its condolences to the families of the victims and all those affected.<\/p>\n<p>It also called on relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation, ensure that perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice, and take measures to prevent future occurrences.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Yahaya emphasized that all Nigerians, regardless of region should be able to travel freely and safely without fear of violence or intimidation. He urged law enforcement agencies to act decisively while appealing for calm.<\/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. The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of travelers from Northern Nigeria in Udune Efandion, Uromi, Edo State. 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