Since 16 northern pilgrims were lynched while traveling through Uromi, there have been numerous occurrences of kidnapping and retaliatory attacks, which have caused fear and uncertainty in Uromi and the surrounding villages in Edo State.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
In a report by Vanguard Newspaper, a banker, who spoke on condition of anonymity has related how a fellow banker was kidnapped and left to rot in captivity.
According to the banker, the victim, who was the Head of Operations at a first-generation bank in Igueben, was abducted on his way home to Uromi. After days in captivity, he tragically lost his life. “The mortuary rejected his body because maggots were already coming out,” the banker recounted, emphasizing the severity of the crisis gripping the area.
This shocking revelation comes amidst heightened tensions following the lynching of 16 travelers last Thursday. Security forces have since flooded Uromi, arresting at least 14 suspects linked to the killings. Fear of retaliation has forced many residents to abandon their homes and seek refuge in neighboring towns.
The rising wave of kidnappings in Edo Central has left the community in despair, with many questioning the government’s commitment to tackling insecurity. “A lot of kidnappings have been happening, some reported and many not reported. Even some of the victims are picked in their houses by the kidnappers. Many lives have been lost but regardless, jungle justice is not the answer. These are areas that used to be peaceful,” the banker added.
The late banker’s tragic fate has reignited calls for urgent security intervention, as locals continue to grapple with fear and an overwhelming sense of helplessness.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
