The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has appealed to youths in the state not to take laws into their hands by attacking innocent non-indigenes.
The monarch was reacting to the killing of 16 Hausa travelers by a mob in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State last week.
The Emir, who made the call after leading the Eid-el-Fitr prayer at the Kofar Mata Eid ground in the state capital on Sunday, said the youths should not vent their anger on the non-indigenous communities in the state because of the gruesome murder of the travelers in Edo State.
Sanusi said: “We got information on Saturday evening that youths in some areas are planning to launch reprisal attacks on non-indigenes after the Eid prayers. We are instructing them not to carry out such attacks.
“We appeal to them not to take laws into their hands. They should avoid a breakdown of law and order. We call on all traditional leaders to be vigilant.
“Similarly, we appeal to the relevant authorities to ensure justice for the victims. They should investigate and prosecute persons behind the barbaric act.”
He also called for a comprehensive investigation into the mob action and concrete steps taken to hold the perpetrators accountable.
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