Nigerian Police Arrest 14 Suspected Members Of Mob Which Lynched Northern Travellers In Edo

 

A tragic incident occurred on March 27, 2025, in Edo State, Nigeria, where 16 travelers were brutally killed and their truck set ablaze by a mob and vigilante members along the Uromi/Obajana Expressway.¹ The victims were among 25 travelers aboard a truck with registration number KKF 225 XA, traveling from Elele, Rivers State.

According to reports, the vigilante members intercepted the truck at Uromi and found some passengers in possession of locally made dane guns. This led to the arrest of some of the armed travelers, but the situation escalated, and the mob attacked and lynched 16 of the travelers.

The Edo State Police Command has condemned the killings and arrested 14 suspects in connection with the incident. The police also rescued 10 of the travelers, with two of them sustaining injuries and receiving treatment at a local hospital.

The incident has sparked widespread condemnation, with many calling for justice and an end to jungle justice.

The situation quickly spiralled out of control after vigilante members raised an alarm, accusing the travellers of being suspected kidnappers.¹ This led to a violent attack by the community and passersby, resulting in the lynching of 16 travellers and the destruction of their truck.

Fortunately, police operatives from the Uromi Division intervened swiftly, rescuing 10 travellers, two of whom were injured and are currently receiving treatment. As part of their investigation, 14 suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime.

The Commissioner of Police has urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with the police, while also cautioning against reprisal attacks or unlawful gatherings that may escalate tensions. A unit of Police Mobile Force personnel has been deployed to the area to maintain law and order.