Senator Usman condemns killing of travellers in Edo state, demands justice for victims
The federal lawmaker representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Lawal Adamu Usman has condemned the unwarranted killing of some travellers from the Northern part of the country in Uromi, Edo State.
Penpushing reports that Usman expressed displeasure in a statement, and called security agencies to conduct a swift, thorough and transparent investigation into this heinous crime and ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice without delay.
The Senator feeling distraught by the gruesome incident, equally charged Nigerian government not to look away over the sad development describing the killing of the innocent Northerners in Edo State as barbaric and senseless.
Penpushing further reports that he pointed out that the horrific act was not only an affront to humanity but also a deliberate assault on the unity and peace of our great nation, Nigeria, expressing sorrow and regret at the heinous crime.
‘The victims, hardworking Nigerians who were merely pursuing their livelihoods, were brutally cut down in the prime of their lives—an unspeakable atrocity that demands immediate and decisive action. No Nigerian, irrespective of ethnicity, religion, or region, should ever be subjected to such mindless violence’, he stated
Penpushing also reports that in view of the gruesome incident, Usman appealed to government at all levels as well as community leaders to prioritize dialogue, reconciliation and peace building initiatives to de-escalate ethnic tensions and foster national cohesion.
The Kaduna Central Senator equally called on Northern leaders and patriot Nigerians to remain calm, but unwavering in the pursuit of justice, emphasized the need to resist any attempt to exploit this tragedy to sow division or incite reprisal attacks
“We must resist any attempt to exploit this tragedy to sow division or incite reprisal attacks. Nigeria’s strength lies in our diversity, and we must reaffirm our commitment to tolerance, mutual respect, and the sanctity of human life’ he added.
Penpushing reports that Usman commiserated with the families of the murdered travellers, describing the loss of their loved ones as a collective tragedy and praying that Almighty God grants them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
‘To the bereaved families, my heart goes out to you. Your loss is a collective tragedy, and we stand in solidarity with you during this painful time. May the Almighty grant you the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss. Let us unite as one people to reject violence and work tirelessly toward a Nigeria where justice, peace, and security prevail for all’, he stated
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