Famous Kannywood actress Rahama Sadau has strongly condemned the brutal killing of hunters from Northern Nigeria in Uromi, Edo State.
She accused the authorities of being complicit, stressing that they could have intervened to stop the killings, which she believes took time to carry out.
She demanded justice for the victims, adding that the North would not forget the tragic incident.
On her X handle, Rahama Sadau wrote:
“I am angry. I couldn’t bring myself to watch the full video of the massacre in Edo State… Allah ya isa!!! Allah ya isa!!! Allah ya isa!!! What have we become as humans, please? Wallahi, zuciyata zafi takeyi… Where were the authorities when that happened? I’m sure it took them time to carry out such a brutal act. Justice must be served!! #TheNorthRemembers ✊.”
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The families of the 16 hunters slain in Uromi have received assurances from Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo State, that they would receive full compensation for their losses.
Torankawa in Bunkure Local Government Area had a condolence visit from Governor Okpebholo, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, and other senior officials. He also promised to provide food and financial gifts to the grieving families during the visit.
Visibly enraged, Okpebholo bemoaned the deaths of the innocent victims and swore in the village that the horrific killings would not go unpunished.
“We will ensure that justice is served on those responsible for this heinous act,”
he stated.
In the meantime, hundreds of family members and friends peacefully demonstrated in the streets, holding signs that said, among other things.
“We demand the speedy dispensation of justice in this matter. We demand justice for the killings of our people,” and “Hunters are not criminals.”
