Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State said the marching order issued to security agencies by President Bola Ahmad Tinubu to fish out people responsible for the killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State has doused the rising tension.

Besides, the Governor said the swift action taken by Governor Monday Okpebholo, including engagement with the Hausa community in Edo State and visit to families of the victims in Kano prevented the escalation of tensions.

Yusuf, in a statement, by Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, Commissioner of Information and Internal Affairs on Tuesday, said the gesture is commendable.

While expressing deep sadness over the heinous act, Yusuf reiterated the call for justice and fulfill commitment to compensate the bereaved families of the victims.

He emphasised the need for a transparent legal process, and a public parade of the arrested suspects to assure Nigerians that justice is not only being done but is being served.

According to him, “The Kano State Government remains steadfast in its demand for justice and would continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure that the families of the victims receive the compensation and the treatment they deserve.

“We appreciate the actions taken so far, but justice must not only be done; it must be seen to be done. Let me extends profound appreciation to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and His Excellency, Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo.

“The visit of Federal Government delegation and that of the Governor of Edo State in a show of solidarity and concern over the tragic killings of 16 Kano indigines in Udene, Uromi Local Government Area of Edo State.

“The compensation which the delegation promised is a commendable step, but it must be executed without delay to support the grieving families who have lost their breadwinners.

“The swift intervention by the Federal Government underscores its commitment to the security and protection of all Nigerians, regardless of their state of origin

“On their part, the people of Torankawa where most of the victims hailed from also expressed their appreciation for the concerted efforts of both the Edo State Government and the Federal Government in addressing the matter.

“The Governors of Kano and that of Edo, had both committed to ensuring thorough and transparent justice process to ensure that such an unfortunate incident never occurs again in any part of the country.”