Matters arising from Uromi killings, By Majeed Dahiru

On 28 March, tragedy struck the town of Uromi in Edo State, Southern Nigeria, when a group of 16 young men were lynched and burnt to death by some members of the community in a manner that sent shock waves across the country.  The victims have been identified as Hausa hunters that were returning home to Kano state for the end of Ramadan Sallah celebration with their families while their killers have been revealed to be members of lacal vigilange group. Travelling aboard a Dangote…