The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has condemned the violent attack on northern hunters travelling en route to Edo State, which led to their gruesome deaths.
The caucus said such brutal killings of innocent Nigerians in any part of the country by lawless mobs are very reprehensible. If allowed to fester without being put in check by responsible organs of the federal government, such actions could threaten the country’s peace and unity.
The House minority leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda, the minority whip, Hon. Ali Isa JC, and the deputy minority leader, Hon. Aliyu Madaki, as well as other caucus leaders, stated this on behalf of the opposition lawmakers.
They implored all Nigerians to never resort to such jungle attacks on their fellow citizens but to always employ the services of lawful authorities whenever they notice any issue of concern.
The opposition lawmakers expressed sincere sympathies and condolences to the victims’ families and assured them, as well as all Nigerians, that the minority caucus will remain eternally vigilant until justice is done.
“We are a nation under the rule of laws, and our law enforcement agencies are always available to partner with every Nigerian to assuage their concerns.
“In the face of this grave incident, which is already setting emotions on edge in parts of the country, we hereby call on the president and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to direct the security agencies to investigate this matter and bring all those involved in the killings to book to prevent its recurrence.
“Also, adequate compensation should be paid to the affected families. We call on all Nigerians to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding and allow the federal and state governments to get to the root of this matter in the interest of justice,” they added.
