Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, Presidential Candidate of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in the last general elections, has decried the gruesome murder of some Northern Nigerian travelers in Edo State.

The gruesome attack happened in Udune Efandion community in Uromi, Edo State, on March 27, 2025, has sparked outrage.

In a statement published on his personal Facebook page, Kwankwaso described the attack as a “harrowing display of mob injustice and a sad reminder of the barbarity of jungle justice.”

He emphasized that all Nigerians should be able to move around without harassment or intimidation.

“It is general perception that the citizens all over the country must be able to move about without intimidation or harassment,” he said.

Kwankwaso asked the authorities concerned to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to justice.

“I appeal to the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into this tragic accident and prosecute the offenders,” he said.

The ex-governor also commiserated with the families of the victims, the government of Kano state, and the other states affected by this disaster, praying for those who lost their lives in the tragedy.

Pressure is mounting on the police and security agencies to ensure that justice is done.

[DailyTrust]