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SABMF condemns brutal killing of travelers in Edo

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 SABMF condemns brutal killing of travelers in Edo

The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation (SABMF) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of 16 Northerners in Uromi, Edo State. The victims, who were traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano on March 28, 2025, were reportedly attacked, hacked to death, and set ablaze.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the foundation’s Director-General, Engr. Abubakar Gambo Umar, described the attack as a stark reminder of the rising trend of violence and lawlessness against Northerners in the southern regions of the country.

“We are appalled that such crimes, rooted in ethnic and regional profiling, continue to plague our nation. It is unacceptable that our fellow Nigerians cannot travel freely and safely across their own country without the fear of being molested or harmed. Every Nigerian must be afforded the right to travel without let or hindrance, and it is incumbent upon the authorities to take decisive and immediate action against these recurring acts of violence,” the statement read.

The foundation recalled past attacks against Northerners in the South, including: “The killing of three Northerners in Anambra State on January 18, 2022, while conducting legitimate business.
“The murder of two Northern truck drivers in Enugu on July 14, 2023, whose vehicles were also set ablaze.
“The killing of five Northerners in Delta State on October 30, 2024, while traveling home.
“The brutal attack on a pregnant Northern woman, Harira Jibril, and her four daughters in Ebonyi State on May 23, 2021.
“These incidents, and many others, highlight a disturbing pattern that must not be ignored. We assert that only commensurate justice for these acts will prevent potential reprisals, as the continuous killings of Northerners plying southern routes are becoming too frequent to overlook,” the statement continued.

SABMF emphasized that no attempt to justify or change the narrative around such criminal acts would be tolerated. It called for more than mere condemnation, urging concrete action to ensure justice and deter future occurrences.

“We call for the swift apprehension and punishment of the perpetrators of the Uromi killings. Furthermore, we demand prompt compensation for the families of the victims, who have suffered unimaginable losses. It is critical that our leaders demonstrate a commitment to justice and equity, ensuring that all Nigerians, regardless of their ethnic or regional backgrounds, are treated equally under the law.”

The foundation also urged state governments, political leaders, elders, and stakeholders in Southern Nigeria to initiate sensitization programs discouraging ethnic profiling and violence against Northerners. According to the group, such efforts are vital to fostering peaceful coexistence and national unity.

“The Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation emphasizes that every Nigerian is free to live and work anywhere within the borders of our great nation. Just as the North is home to numerous non-Northerners who live freely and conduct their lawful businesses, so too must our fellow Northerners in the South be afforded the same rights and opportunities.”

The statement concluded with a call for collective efforts to reject all forms of discrimination and violence, ensuring that every Nigerian can live without fear.

“In conclusion, we stand in solidarity with the families of the victims and with all those who have suffered as a result of this wanton violence. Together, we must work towards a Nigeria where every citizen can live without fear, where justice prevails, and where the dignity of all is upheld.”



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