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NBA President condemns mob killing of travelling hunters in Edo State
NBA President Afam Osigwe condemns the mob killing of hunters in Edo State, calling for justice and an end to vigilante violence.
NBA President Afam Osigwe condemns the mob killing of hunters in Edo State, calling for justice and an end to vigilante violence
The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Afam Osigwe (SAN), has strongly condemned the brutal murder of travelling hunters in Uromi, a community in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
The victims, who were en route from Port Harcourt, were mobbed and killed after being accused of criminal activity by vigilante groups, who discovered they were in possession of firearms.
Their vehicle was also set on fire by the mob.
In a statement released late Friday night, Osigwe condemned the vigilante justice carried out by the mob, describing it as deeply disturbing.
He stressed that such acts of jungle justice, where suspects are lynched rather than reported to the police, are not only unlawful but also undermine the foundations of Nigeria’s criminal justice system.
“It is deeply troubling that mobs continue to take the law into their hands, attacking and lynching suspected criminals, often without the intervention of law enforcement agencies.
No individual, regardless of the crime they are alleged to have committed, should be subjected to mob violence. Every accused person has the right to be investigated and, where necessary, prosecuted in a court of law,” Osigwe said.
“Allowing mob actions to persist undermines the very foundation of our criminal justice system and portrays Nigeria as a society where lawlessness prevails.”
Osigwe called on law enforcement agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of the Uromi killings are brought to justice, urging that this crime should not go unpunished.
He emphasized that the incident should act as a wake-up call for law enforcement to step up efforts in addressing mob violence across the country.
“This tragic incident must serve as a wake-up call for our law enforcement agencies to ensure that no such crime goes unpunished.
Justice must be served, and perpetrators of mob violence must be held accountable to deter future occurrences,” he stated.
He also called on the Edo State Government and relevant security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the killings.
Osigwe reiterated that vigilante justice has no place in a society governed by the rule of law and that it is critical for the legal system to be allowed to function without interference from mob actions.
Extending his condolences to the families of the deceased, Osigwe expressed deep sorrow for their loss. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. May their souls rest in peace,” he added.
The Nigerian Bar Association’s call for justice highlights the pressing need for a concerted effort to address the growing trend of mob violence and vigilante justice in the country, while reaffirming the importance of the rule of law in upholding justice and maintaining societal order.
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The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed that all 25 people aboard its ATR-42 aircraft, NAF 931, died after the aircraft crashed in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State.
The aircraft, which had five crew members and 20 passengers on board, was on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos when the NAF 931 aircraft crash occurred on Monday, October 5, 2026. Search-and-rescue operations were immediately activated following the accident.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, described the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the country, while extending condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of those who died.
Aneke assured the bereaved families of the Nigerian Air Force’s full support as they come to terms with the loss.
The Air Force said no survivors had been found and released the names of the five crew members and 20 passengers on board the aircraft.
The crew members were identified as Squadron Leader M.I. Aburime, Flight Captain; Squadron Leader A.P. Man-Ugwueje, Co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant I.S. Bako, Co-pilot; Warrant Officer A. Abubakar, Aircraft Technician; and Corporal H.C. Uguru, Aircraft Technician.
The 20 passengers were Flight Lieutenant T.L. Lazarus; Flight Lieutenant M. Akinloye; Flying Officer I.M. Adeshina; Master Warrant Officer F. Onwuka; Master Warrant Officer B.A. Matini; Warrant Officer F.S. Nuhu; Flight Sergeant R.B. James; Flight Sergeant A.I. Mohammed; Sergeant A.E. Ani; Sergeant S.I. Izibenikien; Sergeant C. Alafuka; Sergeant A.N. Mbadugha; Lance Corporal F.C. Ugwuba; Lance Corporal G.E. Eledan; Mrs Ezeh Nneka; Godstmine Tarabina; Joy Micheal; Sunday Micheal; Ukeme David; and Gideon Omotola.
The latest figure released by the Air Force differs from the initial information provided after the crash. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo had initially said 32 people, comprising 25 passengers and seven crew members, were aboard the aircraft. The Nigerian Air Force subsequently clarified that the manifest contained 25 people, made up of five crew members and 20 passengers.
The aircraft crashed in a swampy area around Igbokoda, close to a naval base, after air traffic controllers lost contact with it at about 9:13am while it was travelling from Benin to Lagos. The wreckage was later located and rescue teams were deployed to the area.
The cause of the crash has not been established. The Chief of the Air Staff has directed a comprehensive investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
President Bola Tinubu had also directed the Nigerian Air Force to conduct a thorough investigation into the crash and declared three days of national mourning for the personnel who died. He ordered that national flags be flown at half-mast throughout the country in honour of the victims.
The Air Force said it would continue to provide timely and verified information as the investigation progresses. It also urged members of the public to avoid speculation and the circulation of unverified information, while respecting the privacy and dignity of the affected families.
A condolence register has been opened at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Abuja for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers who wish to pay their respects and convey messages of sympathy to the families of the deceased and the Nigerian Air Force.
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