The Edo state governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has ordered the arrest of the suspected herdsmen responsible for the death of two adults and a minor in Ugboha, Esan South East Local Local Government Council of Edo State, at the weekend.
Recall that at least five persons, including a first year student of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Collins Ojierakhi, were reportedly killed by herdsmen in Ugboha, Esan South East Local and Odiguete Ovia North East Local Government Areas of Edo state.
He condemned the unwarranted killings by the bandits under the guise of herdsmen, in contravention of government’s directive that cattle should not move in Edo State at night.
Speaking on Sunday, the governor ordered that the culprits must be apprehended within seven days.
He directed the committee made up of the police, officials of the Department of State Services, DSS and other security agencies to work with members of all associations of cattle dealers and people who have information regarding the activities of the bandits to fish them out within the stipulated period.
Obaseki condoled with families of the victims and pledged his administration’s commitment to the safety and security of all Edo people and residents in the state as well as their property.
He enjoined members of the affected communities to keep the peace, assuring them that the culprits will be apprehended and that justice will be served.
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