Damilola Ajibola
The Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Lawal Adamu Usman has demanded justice for some travellers from the Northern part of the country killed in Uromi area of Edo State.
Usman condemned the unwarranted killing in its entirety and called on the federal and the Edo State governments to fish out the perpetrators.
Senator Usman, in a statement on Friday, vehemently condemned the wanton murder of the travellers, describing the killing of the innocent Northerners in Edo State as barbaric and senseless.
He noted 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 deep sorrow and regret at the heinous crime, Senator Usman added, “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 therefore urged the Federal Government, the Edo State Government and security agencies to fish out all those behind the killing of the travellers and punish them appropriately.
In view of the gruesome incident, Senator Usman also 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 also called on Northern leaders and patriot Nigerians to remain calm “but unwavering in the pursuit of justice, saying, “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.
Senator 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 you the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
The lawmaker’s statement concluded, “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.”
The full text of Senator Usman’s statement reads as follows:
It is with profound grief and outrage that I condemn, in the strongest terms, the barbaric and senseless killing of innocent northerners in Edo State. This horrific act is not only an affront to humanity but also a deliberate assault on the unity and peace of our great nation, Nigeria.
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.
I hereby call on:
1. The Federal Government, Edo State Government, and all 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.
2. Security agencies to enhance protective measures for all citizens, particularly vulnerable communities in Edo State and across Nigeria, to prevent further bloodshed.
3. Government at all levels and community leaders to prioritize dialogue, reconciliation, and peacebuilding initiatives to de-escalate ethnic tensions and foster national cohesion.
I urge northern leaders and all patriotic Nigerians to remain calm but unwavering in the pursuit of justice. 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.
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.
Senator Lawal Adamu Usman
28th March,2024
