Uromi Killings: Sambo Questions Why Hunters Traveled with Guns

The recent mob killing of 16 northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State, has sparked widespread outrage across the country. The victims, reportedly hunters, were traveling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Kano State to celebrate Sallah when they were attacked....CONTINUE READING>>>

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has strongly condemned the killings, directing security agencies to track down those responsible and bring them to justice. He also called for a thorough investigation to ensure all those involved are held accountable.

Reacting to the tragic incident during an interview on Arise Television, political analyst Mr. Sumner Shagari Sambo condemned the mob action. However, he also criticized security agencies for failing to properly screen the travelers before the attack occurred.

He questioned how the hunters were able to move across multiple states with their firearms without being stopped or interrogated by security operatives. He noted that if they were truly residents of Rivers State and were only traveling to Kano for the festivities, it was unclear why they needed to take their guns along.

Further expressing his concerns, he stated, “If they have had the guns for long and they have been staying over there (Rivers State) and they were going back to Kano state for the festivities, why did they need to go with the gun? If they (hunters) were residents in Rivers State, they could have dropped their guns, knowing fully well they would be back when the Muslim festivities are over.”