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The mob killing of 16 northern travelers in Edo State has sparked outrage, with President Tinubu and rights groups demanding justice. Survivors recount their ordeal, as security agencies arrest 14 suspects. The attack has heightened ethnic tensions, prompting calls for stricter measures against vigilante violence and jungle justice.

A tragic case of mob violence has sparked national outrage after 16 northern travelers were lynched in Uromi, Edo State, over false accusations of kidnapping. The victims, who were returning to Kano from a hunting trip in Rivers State for the Sallah celebration, were intercepted by local vigilantes who mistook them for criminals after finding hunting rifles in their vehicle.

Eyewitness reports indicate that after stopping their truck, the vigilantes raised an alarm, which led to an angry mob descending on the travelers. Despite their attempts to explain, they were tied to used tires, doused with petrol, and set ablaze in a horrific case of jungle justice. A viral video of the incident has further fueled public anger.

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the incident, stating that 14 suspects have been arrested. Police operatives managed to rescue 10 of the travelers, while two were rushed to the hospital for treatment. Authorities have assured the public that an investigation is ongoing and have warned against retaliatory attacks.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu condemned the killings, calling for a swift and thorough investigation. He directed security agencies to hunt down the perpetrators and ensure justice is served. Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo also condemned the attack, labeling it barbaric and vowing that those responsible will face the full force of the law.

The Northern Governors Forum, Amnesty International, and other rights groups have also condemned the act, calling it a gross violation of human rights. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) have demanded justice, stressing that no Nigerian should live in fear of mob violence.

Survivors of the attack recounted their ordeal, describing how they were brutalized before some managed to escape. Meanwhile, Torankawa village in Kano State, home to most of the victims, remains in mourning, with families anxiously awaiting news about their missing loved ones.

As outrage grows nationwide, calls for an end to jungle justice have intensified, with many urging the government to take decisive action against mob violence to prevent future occurrences.