CDS Condemns K+lling of Northern Hunters in Edo, Calls for Justice
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has strongly condemned the brutal k+lling of northern hunters in Edo State.
He stated that the tragedy, which occurred on March 28, 2025, could have been avoided if authorities had verified the victims’ identities.
The victims were reportedly returning from Rivers State to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr when they were intercepted and l+nch£d by a vigilante group and arm£d youths.
Eyewitnesses say they were forcibly removed from their vehicle, b£aten, t+ed to tyres, do¥sed in petrol, and set on fir£. Disturbing videos online show them pleading for their lives as a crowd looked on.
In a statement on Sunday, Defence spokesperson Brig. Gen. Tukur Gusau quoted Musa as urging Nigerians to avoid mob justice and allow security agencies to handle such matters. “The Nigeria Police, military, and other security forces are trained to manage these situations,” he said, assuring that authorities would ensure justice.
Musa also called for all local hunters and vigilante groups to register with the police, DSS, and Armed Forces to regulate fir£@rm possession. He urged vigilante groups to report security concerns to the police instead of taking independent action.
Meanwhile, 19 victims have been buried, sparking nationwide outr@ge. Political leaders and citizens have condemned the att+ck, demanding swift action against those responsible.
