Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, has asked security
agencies to arrest suspected herdsmen responsible for the deaths of
three persons in Ugboha, Esan south-east local government area of the
state.
The victims were killed during the weekend.
The
governor’s demand was contained in a statement issued by Crusoe Osagie,
his special adviser on media and communication strategy.
Obaseki gave security agencies an ultimatum of seven days to get those responsible for the killings.
He
directed a committee made up of the police, officials of the State
Security Service and other security agencies to work with members of all
associations of cattle dealers and people who have information
regarding the activities of the suspects to fish them out within the
stipulated period.
Obaseki was angry that the herdsmen violated government’s directive that cattle should not move in the state at night.
He
condoled with the families of the victims and pledged his
administration’s commitment to the safety and security of all Edo people
and residents in the state as well as their property.
The
governor appealed to members of the affected communities to keep the
peace and rest assured that the suspects would be apprehended and that
justice will be served.