Kaduna Central Senator Senator Lawal Adamu Usman has condemned the unwarranted killing of some travellers from the Northern part of the country in Uromi, Edo State and urged that justice should be seen to be done on the matter swiftly.
Reacting to the gruesome incident , Senator Usman urged the Federal Government, the Edo State Government and security agencies “to conduct a swift and transparent investigation into this heinous crime and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice without delay.”
He however cautioned against reprisal attack as that could impede justice for the victims and their families.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Edo state governor Monday Okpebholo had condemned the dastardly act and urged security operatives to fish out the perpetrators.
Senator Usman noted that the horrific act was not only an affront to humanity “but also a deliberate assault on the unity and peace of our great nation, Nigeria.”
He lamented , “The victims, hardworking Nigerians who were merely pursuing their means of livelihoods, were brutally cut down in their primes. This is despicable. Security operatives should rise up to fish out the perpetrators.
“No Nigerian, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, or region, should ever be subjected to such mindless violence.”
Senator Usman however appealed to government at all levels as well as community leaders to prioritize dialogue, reconciliation and peace building initiatives to de-escalate ethnic tensions and foster national cohesion.
The Kaduna Central Senator also called on Northern leaders and patriotic Nigerians to remain calm “but unwavering in the pursuit of justice, saying, “We must resist any attempt to exploit this tragedy to sow division or incite reprisal attacks.
“Nigeria’s strength lies in our diversity, and we must reaffirm our commitment to tolerance, mutual respect, and the sanctity of human life”.
He commiserated with the families of the murdered travellers, describing the loss of their loved ones as “a collective tragedy” and prayed that Almighty God grants you the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The Senator added ” my heart goes out to you; the bereaved . Your loss is a collective tragedy, and we stand in solidarity with you during this painful time. May the Almighty grant you the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.
“Let us unite as one people to reject violence and work towards a Nigeria where justice, peace, and security prevail for all.”
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