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NORTHERN SENATORS FORUM CONDEMNS KILLING OF INNOCENT TRAVELERS IN EDO STATE, CALLS FOR JUSTICE
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The Northern Senators Forum has expressed deep sorrow over the recent killing of innocent travelers in Uromi, Edo State, on Thursday, 27th March 2025. The attack, allegedly fueled by suspicion and ethnic profiling, has been described as a grave injustice and a threat to national unity. Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, in a statement on Friday, strongly condemned the act of mob violence. “We firmly denounce this act of mob violence, which undermines the rule of law and the values of peace and coexistence that define our nation. Such incidents not only violate fundamental human rights but also set a dangerous precedent that must not be allowed to continue,” he said. The Forum called on the Edo State Government and law enforcement agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice. “We call on the Edo State Government and law enforcement agencies to ensure that all perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice and that similar acts are prevented in the future,” Yar’Adua stated. The lawmakers also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ordering a full investigation into the incident. “It is imperative that security agencies conduct a transparent and thorough inquiry, ensuring that justice is served and the rule of law is upheld. The right to free movement and peaceful residence, as enshrined in Section 41 of the Nigerian Constitution, must be protected at all times,” the statement read. The Forum emphasized that every Nigerian has the right to live, travel, and work freely within the country, regardless of ethnicity or background. “Every Nigerian, regardless of ethnicity or background, has the right to live, travel, and work freely within our borders. We must collectively reject any actions that threaten these freedoms,” Yar’Adua added. The Northern Senators Forum urged community leaders, security agencies, and stakeholders to promote dialogue, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence. “Our nation is strongest when united, and we must work together to build a society founded on mutual respect, justice, and harmony,” the statement concluded.
