The Kano State Government has said that it will remain steadfast in its demand for justice for the 16 Kano – bound Hausa travellers killed in Uromi by members of the community and local vigilance groups.
A statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, indicated that the state government would continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure that the families of the victims receive the compensation and the treatment they deserve.
The statement followed the solidarity visit by the Edo State Governor, Lucky Monday Okpebholo, who also visited one of the affected communities and directly condoled the affected families on Monday, March 31.
“Governor Yusuf emphasized the need for a transparent legal process, including the public parade of the arrested suspects, to assure Nigerians that justice is not only being done but is being served,” the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday – earlier today, March 2.
“We appreciate the actions taken so far, but justice must not only be done; it must be seen to be done. The people of Kano, and indeed all Nigerians, deserves to see those responsible for this massacre are brought to justice publicly” the statement held
“The compensation which the delegation promised is a commendable step, but it must be executed without delay to support the grieving families who have lost their breadwinners.”
The statement recalled that both Governors, during their engagement in Kano on Monday, had committed themselves to ensuring a thorough and transparent justice process to ensure that such an unfortunate incident would never occur again in any part of the country.
The Kano State government extended their appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his intervention and Governor of Edo State and his delegation for the solidarity visit to the state over the tragic killings.
“Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf who expressed deep sorrow over the heinous act reiterated his call for justice and thanked the visiting delegations for their commitment to support efforts at securing justice for the families of the deceased and the injured,” the statement surmised.
