Edo government said two suspects allegedly involved in the in the killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government area of the state last week have been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS).
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the DSS in Uromi town, following credible intelligence.
The state government also revealed that operatives of various security agencies are hunting for other key suspects involved in the unfortunate incident.
This was announced in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Friday Ituah on Tuesday.
According to the statement, the two principal suspects arrested by officials of the DSS, have been transferred to Abuja, the nation’s capital, for further interrogation and prosecution by the relevant authorities.
The statement also affirmed that Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, had on Monday in Kano State, during a condolence visit, revealed that 14 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the killing.
Governor Okpebholo who visited the State to condole with the Government and families of the victims, had vowed that justice will be served and those involved in the killing will be brought to justice.
Governor Okpebholo had also assured families of the victims that adequate compensations will be paid.
