The Palace of His Royal Majesty, The Ojuromi of Uromi,
strongly condemns the tragic and unfortunate killing of travelers within his
domain. The Ojuromi of Uromi deeply regrets this act of jungle justice and
extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the people of
Kano, and all affected communities. His Majesty also sympathizes with his own
people, who have suffered at the hands of criminal elements, enduring
kidnappings and extrajudicial killings that have plagued Uromi and Esanland for
far too long.
It is important to recognize the root causes of this
distressing event. For years, the people of Uromi have cried out for help,
urging both the state and federal governments to address the worsening security
situation in Uromi and the greater Esanland. This incident is a clear
indication of the failure of proper security formulation in Uromi.
Uromi is no longer just a town—it is a growing city
and one of the fastest-developing communities in southern Nigeria. With this
growth comes an increasing population and the presence of various individuals,
some of whom have contributed to insecurity. The current Uromi Divisional
Police Station is no longer sufficient to safeguard lives and property, and
this recent act of lawlessness highlights the urgent need for a Rapid Response
Team, paramilitary presence, and a military forward base in Uromi to ensure
proper security.
The fact that such a barbaric incident occurred over
several hours without any visible police intervention is deeply alarming. It
exposes the grave security lapses in the region and the dire need for immediate
and effective security reinforcements.
His Royal Majesty, The Ojuromi of Uromi, therefore
makes an urgent appeal to the Federal Government to approve and officially take
over the community-initiated Mobol Barracks, which was generously built and
donated by the people of Uromi, both at home and abroad, to the Nigerian Police
Force. This facility is intended to provide an extra layer of security, yet it
remains underutilized. We also call on the Edo State Government to collaborate
with local stakeholders to facilitate the official approval of the Esan MOPOL
Barracks as an immediate step toward securing our people.
Furthermore, we urge the government to deploy more
security personnel and leverage the already existing security structures that
the community has put in place. The worsening insecurity has left our people
unable to access their farmlands, threatening livelihoods and increasing
tensions. If nothing is done, such unfortunate incidents may continue to occur.
The Palace of the Ojuromi of Uromi calls for immediate
and strategic intervention. We strongly emphasize that justice must be served
for the recent killings, but at the same time, proactive security measures must
be implemented to prevent further bloodshed in Uromi and Esanland.
The people of Uromi are peace-loving and law-abiding.
His Majesty strongly discourages jungle justice in any form, as it is against
the laws of our land and the principles of justice. However, we can no longer
stand by while our people and visitors to our land continue to suffer due to
the absence of an effective security framework.
His Royal Majesty, The Ojuromi of Uromi, once again
calls on all relevant authorities to take immediate action. Security is a
fundamental right of every citizen, and Uromi must not be left behind in the
quest for peace, safety, and development.
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