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…Orders Crackdown on Illegal Vigilante Groups

Following the public outcry over the gruesome killing of hunters traveling back to the North in Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin (Rtd.), alongside all illegal vigilante groups operating in the state.

The decision was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhikor Esq., who confirmed that 14 suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the killings.

The statement read: “After a review of the preliminary report on the unfortunate incident of Thursday, March 27, 2025, at Uromi in Esan North East Local Government Area, which led to the gruesome killing of some travelers, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of all illegal vigilante groups operating under any guise in Edo State. Also suspended is the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Friday Ibadin (Rtd.).”

The government clarified that the local vigilante group responsible for the attack was operating illegally, as it was never profiled or ed with the Edo State Security Corps.

“Its actions do not reflect the core values, character, and principles of the Okpebholo istration or the objectives of the corps as enshrined in the Edo State Security Corps Governance Law,” the statement added.

The government confirmed that investigations into the killings are ongoing, with 14 individuals already arrested and an intense manhunt underway for other perpetrators. A special team set up by the Inspector General of Police is leading the operation.

Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed the state’s commitment to constitutional rights, including the freedom of movement and lawful business operations for all Nigerians, regardless of their background.

“The Edo State Government believes in the constitutionally guaranteed rights of citizens to move freely or engage in lawful business in any part of the country,” the statement emphasized.

Additionally, the state government has reached out to the families of the victims, community leaders, and the Kano State Government, as most of the deceased were from Kano.

The Edo State Government urged all parties involved to remain calm, assuring them that justice would be swift, transparent, and decisive.

“We urge all parties to remain calm as the state government remains committed to ensuring that justice is done in a most efficient, transparent, and proactive manner.”

The governor’s action marks a strong stance against illegal security operations, reinforcing efforts to restore public trust in the state’s security framework.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/okpebholo-suspends-security-chief-over-uromi-killings/

Rubbish
Puppets!!!!!
Apc is all about licking asses of northerners

Will the security chiefs be suspended if 100 edo people were killed by herdsmen?

Foolish leaders in the south will sure not mind putting their people under the bus

Instead of southerners rallying behind this trigger to put an end to northerners carrying guns and weapons on our soil, we will rather go and suck their pricks.

Idiots, for all those calling them innocent hunters. Say amen to my prayers
May all of you jam these innocent hunters on the highway or in your farms. Amen!!!!

I hate eye service

It's a good move!!!!

We must condemn any kind of human violence.

He should be arrested as well. So much impunity condole by APC government

For year's, Uromi, Irua, Auchi and other part's of Edo State have suffered from the killings by Fulani herdsmen in their farms and village's.
Nobody said anything,
Nobody did anything.
Just 14 unidentified hunter's that was killed, the country is boiling.
Some tribes are more Nigerian than other tribes.

Don't leave edo exposed with this your eye service the enemy will not stop attacking because of eye service.

Edolites beware and prepared for reprisals.

I can see some criminal blood suckers are not happy with the what the governor has done.


PIGS....

Zionmdde:
Rubbish
Puppets!!!!!
Apc is all about licking asses of northerners

Will the security chiefs be suspended if 100 edo people were killed by herdsmen?

Foolish leaders in the south will sure not mind putting their people under the bus

Instead of southerners rallying behind this trigger to put an end to northerners carrying guns and weapons on our soil, we will rather go and suck their pricks.

Idiots, for all those calling them innocent hunters. Say amen to my prayers
May all of you jam these innocent hunters on the highway or in your farms. Amen!!!!

So as a judge now they deserved to be killed by your people??

Protect Uromi by all means

Iron Sharpe iron

Nigeria is a joke I swear

Zionmdde:
Rubbish
Puppets!!!!!
Apc is all about licking asses of northerners

Will the security chiefs be suspended if 100 edo people were killed by herdsmen?

Foolish leaders in the south will sure not mind putting their people under the bus

Instead of southerners rallying behind this trigger to put an end to northerners carrying guns and weapons on our soil, we will rather go and suck their pricks.

Idiots, for all those calling them innocent hunters. Say amen to my prayers
May all of you jam these innocent hunters on the highway or in your farms. Amen!!!!

Which animals are they hunting? How many animals were seen in their possession as they were heading back to the said north? Why didn't they hunt in the north?

I think the Govt have a hand in herdsmen attacks. They rarely do anything when herdsmen attack innocent communities no matter how many times they attack but once it's the other way, actions will be taken almost immediately.

Zionmdde:
Rubbish
Puppets!!!!!
Apc is all about licking asses of northerners

Will the security chiefs be suspended if 100 edo people were killed by herdsmen?

Foolish leaders in the south will sure not mind putting their people under the bus

Instead of southerners rallying behind this trigger to put an end to northerners carrying guns and weapons on our soil, we will rather go and suck their pricks.

Idiots, for all those calling them innocent hunters. Say amen to my prayers
May all of you jam these innocent hunters on the highway or in your farms. Amen!!!!

Brother, I can only say THANK YOU for this sensible comment.

Zionmdde:
Rubbish
Puppets!!!!!
Apc is all about licking asses of northerners

Will the security chiefs be suspended if 100 edo people were killed by herdsmen?

Foolish leaders in the south will sure not mind putting their people under the bus

Instead of southerners rallying behind this trigger to put an end to northerners carrying guns and weapons on our soil, we will rather go and suck their pricks.

Idiots, for all those calling them innocent hunters. Say amen to my prayers
May all of you jam these innocent hunters on the highway or in your farms. Amen!!!!

You're so explicit,this is an opportunity for the south south governors and leaders to protest, enough is a enough,this slavery must stop, Is the blood of a northerner more precious than that of a southerner.
This nonsense have to be stopped by the new generation because the old generation of southerners are all cowards

Weak Governor.

You are "suspending" the head of vigilante when 16 people were roasted on the street like bushmeat.

What happened to arresting him. To send a message across all the vigilante's everywhere.

You arrest the guy and and arrest all other vigilante's in the chain of command.

Thats the only way to send a stern message.

Instead of suspending him, why dont you invite him to governement house for a party ?

NGsultan:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/okpebholo-suspends-security-chief-over-uromi-killings/

Nobody is asking a wise question what are the 16 northern armed hunters doing in uromi Edo state , is uromi a hunting ground, how are we sure they are real hunters or not terrorist whom ran out of luck meeting Edo state local vigilantee, you expect the vigilante to allow 16 northern men fully armed when insecurities is everywhere killings and kidnapping keeps happening what if these people are kidnappers , truth is they are security threats.

shivisee:

So as a judge now they deserved to be killed by your people??

Anybody illegally armed should get the death wherever possible.

This governor is a disgrace to Edo State,

Mr Governor didn't you hear a vigilante member was stabbed before they attacked?

Mr governor what are you doing about the kidnapping of Edo people, your loyalty and obligations is to secure Edo State, it's people and their properties not fulani or Hausa, let them go back to the north, if they can't live under our rules, regulations, institutions and way of life. Edo land belongs to Edo people.

TTPAAR:
It's a good move!!!!

We must condemn any kind of human violence.

Mr herdsmen advocate, what about death of Edo people and innocent by fulani bandits hiding in our forests?

shivisee:

So as a judge now they deserved to be killed by your people??

No but if the problem he highlighted has been addressed by the government before now, there could have been less security tension and those people wouldn't have faced those angry mobs.

Gross incompetence of security personnels

APC will finish edo kpata kpata

NGsultan:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/okpebholo-suspends-security-chief-over-uromi-killings/

We totally conderm the incident however, it's best to wait and see what the FG is trying to do here because they went mute for years when people could no longer go to farm just because of Fulani herdsmen and their evil practices.

For all the killings carried out by fulani herdsmen, how many pple got suspended, kill everyone carrying arms illegally on our land, what animal were they hunting.

Sad to see the wanton loss of life again regardless of tribe or religion but there're a few things that do not add up or am I missing something?
.. are there hunters of northern origin in the South-South? Also how will all gather together with guns in a vehicle without some form of formal identification? Did they take off from a garage? How did they hire a vehicle without documentation of some sorts at the take off point? Could something beyond their identity as northerners have triggered the action of the vigilantes?
All of these points to the fact that the fabric of peace in this country is much thinner than we imagine and things can easily spiral out of control.
God help us!

Cut your nose to spite your face.

Why can't you suspend commissioner of police for several killings in Edo State as well? At least you will be able to proof to us how diatribe Nigerian you be!

If your counterparts in core North would do the same if it were to be a reverse.

Meanwhile, we are expecting you to place your sons and siblings in strategic places in Edo to do the work of those vigilantes who are not murders.

Good.

People must be held able for their actions and inactions.

APC should be voted out of Edo.

MartinsD12:

Nobody is asking a wise question what are the 16 northern armed hunters doing in uromi Edo state , is uromi a hunting ground, how are we sure they are real hunters or not terrorist whom ran out of luck meeting Edo state local vigilantee, you expect the vigilante to allow 16 northern men fully armed when insecurities is everywhere killings and kidnapping keeps happening what if these people are kidnappers , truth is they are security threats.

The truth is that, inspite of that, they weren't supposed to take law into their own hands, BUT THE WAY MONDAY IS DOING GRAGRA, AS IF HE IS SERVANT, AND DOING EYE SERVICE UP AND DOWN.

Serious investigation needed to be done. It's not about suspension of the security Chiefs only. ☹️

governor wey mumu.