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The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned the extrajudicial killing of northern travelers in Uromi, Edo State, and issued an ultimatum to the Edo State and federal governments to address the situation ¹. The NEF described the act as "barbaric, extra-judicial, and cowardly" and demanded justice for the victims.
Three Key Demands
The NEF has made the following demands:
1. *Arrest and Prosecution of Perpetrators*: The NEF demands that the perpetrators of the mob killing be arrested and prosecuted ¹.
2. *Compensation for Victims' Families*: The forum demands that the families of the victims receive adequate compensation for their loss ¹.
3. *Prevention of Future Attacks*: The NEF demands that the government takes concrete steps to prevent future attacks on northern travelers in Edo State ¹.
Ultimatum
The NEF has given the Edo State and federal governments 14 days to fulfill these demands, warning that failure to do so will compel the North to take all necessary actions to seek justice for its people ¹.
Condemnations
The mob killing has sparked widespread condemnation across Nigeria, with President Bola Tinubu ordering a manhunt for the perpetrators ² ³. Northern governors, the National Assembly, and northern youths have also condemned the extrajudicial killing, calling for improved security measures to curb such incidents ⁴ ⁵ ⁶.
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