ABUJA, March 28 (Reuters) - At least seven suspected kidnappers were set ablaze and killed in a "barbaric" mob attack in Nigeria's southern town of Uromi, in Edo state, the governor said on Friday.

On 27 March 2025, a group of travellers from northern Nigeria were killed by a mob in Uromi in the southeast state of Edo. The victims, primarily Hausa hunters, were travelling from Port Harcourt ...

Along with the lack of security across Nigeria, this is one of the reasons why residents of Uromi town in Edo state, and many others, have set up vigilante groups. The hunters from the northern ...

The Obidient Movement have condemned the gruesome killing of some Northern hunters in Edo State ... intolerance and division in Nigeria. The hunters, bearing about 19 locally made firearms ...

“No citizen can be expelled from or refused entry into Nigeria. We must uphold these fundamental principles and ensure that all citizens are treated with dignity and respect. “We call on the ...

The police in Edo State, South-south Nigeria, have arrested about 14 suspects in connection with the alleged lynching of at least 16 travellers in the state. The victims, said to be hunters ...

who was a federal commissioner representing Edo State at the NDDC. Sir Oghiadomhe, who is also a distinguished member of the Knights of St. John International, will be joined in the unveiling of ...

At least seven suspected kidnappers were set ablaze and killed in a "barbaric" mob attack in Nigeria's southern town of Uromi, in Edo state, the governor said on Friday. Edo Governor Monday ...