Edo State Governor, Okpebholo had earlier paid a condolence visit to the families of the victims in Kano State
By Kehinde Okeowo
The Edo State government has revealed that the Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested two main suspects allegedly involved in last week’s killing of 16 travellers in Uromi, Esan North-East local government area of Edo State.
This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Edo State Governor, Friday Ituah, in a statement he issued on Tuesday.
TheNiche had earlier reported that Governor Monday Okpebholo, paid a condolence visit to the families of the victims in Kano State on Monday.
The governor, during the visit revealed that 14 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the killing and were to be moved to Abuja for further interrogation.
He also vowed that justice would be served and those involved in the killing would be brought to justice.
“We will ensure that justice is served on those responsible for this heinous act,” Okpebholo stated.
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He went on to assure the families of the victims that adequate compensations would be paid.
“We are making arrangements to provide compensation to all the victims affected by this incident,” the governor added.
Speaking further on the saga, the governor’s media aide, Ituah said two principal suspects in the massacre were arrested in Uromi town following credible intelligence.
He added that operatives of various security agencies are currently hunting for other key suspects involved in the unfortunate incident.
The CPS further stated in the statement that the arrested suspects have been transferred to Abuja for further interrogation and prosecution by the relevant authorities.
