Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) have apprehended two principal suspects linked to the brutal killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
The tragic incident occurred last week, sparking nationwide outrage and prompting swift action from security agencies.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism expert based in the Lake Chad region, the suspects were arrested in Uromi following credible intelligence.
Makama disclosed that operatives from various security agencies are continuing to track down other key suspects involved in the heinous crime.
Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, had earlier announced during a condolence visit to Kano State that 14 suspects had already been taken into custody and were set to be moved to Abuja for further interrogation.
The governor, who visited Kano to commiserate with the government and families of the victims, vowed that justice would be served, assuring that all those involved in the massacre would be held accountable.
In addition, Okpebholo promised that adequate compensation would be provided to the bereaved families, emphasizing his administration’s commitment to ensuring justice and support for the victims’ loved ones.
A statement released by the Edo State governor’s media office on Tuesday evening confirmed that the two principal suspects arrested by the DSS have been transferred to Abuja for further interrogation and prosecution by the relevant authorities.
As investigations continue, the public is assured that all perpetrators of the gruesome act will be apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
