By In a horrifying case of mob justice, 16 northern hunters traveling home for Sallah were burned alive in Uromi, Edo State, after being falsely accused of wrongdoing. The victims, carrying licensed Dane guns for hunting, were stopped by vigilantes, who then raised an alarm, leading to their brutal execution by a frenzied crowd.
The gruesome attack, captured in viral videos, has sparked national outrage. Authorities swiftly responded, with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) ordering a full investigation and 14 suspects already in custody. President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killings, while Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo visited Kano to commiserate with the victims’ families.
This incident highlights Nigeria’s deep-rooted issues of mob justice, ethnic profiling, and weak law enforcement. Many are questioning how such brutality could unfold in broad daylight without intervention from community leaders or the police.
As investigations continue, the tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of unchecked mob violence and the urgent need for justice reform in Nigeria.
