Okpebholo has chosen path of de-escalation –Edo SSG

Secretary to the Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor, yesterday, disclosed that the people of Uromi community rescued 11 of the 27 travellers.

According to him, three are receiving treatments in the hospital while others were transported back to Kano by the Edo State government. But he condemned the mob action against the 16 travellers who lost life to the incident.

“Governor Okpebholo, in his wisdom, has chosen the path of de-escalation.

In fact, the governor’s visit to Kano State averted what could have been a catastrophic crisis. Many may not fully understand this, but anyone familiar with Nigeria’s history and ethnic dynamics will appreciate the significance of his actions.

“While in Kano, we met not only with the government and the people of Bokore but also with leaders of various ethnic minority groups, including the Igbo and Yoruba communities. They expressed their gratitude, noting that the governor’s visit was not just a condolence gesture but also a move that helped protect their people in Kano, as well as the millions of Edo indigenes residing there,” he said.

SOURCE: The Sun Online