Uromi killings: Symptoms of a broken system

The heinous killing of 16 Fulani hunters in Uromi, Esan North LGA, Edo State, in late March is unacceptable.

The PUNCH Editorial Board condemns it in its totality. This is reprehensible. No decent society should condone mob justice or jungle justice, also known as vigilante justice. The criminals must be identified scientifically and punished.

However, the Uromi killings are a symptom of a broken security and justice system. The federal and…