Two months after the gruesome killing of 16 hunters from Kano State in Uromi, Edo State, and the families of the victims say the promises made to them by both the Kano and Edo State governments remain unfulfilled.
Malam Ibrahim Isah, the sole survivor of the April attack, told 21st Century Chronicle that neither state government has provided tangible support to the bereaved families. “We are still waiting. Nothing has been done,” he said.
The victims, who hailed from Kibiya, Rano, and Bunkure local government areas in Kano State, had been returning home from their annual hunting expedition to celebrate the Eid-el-Fitr festivities when they were ambushed in Uromi village, located in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
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“These families have never known such hardship. Their breadwinners are gone, and they are struggling to survive,” said Isah, who now serves as the spokesperson for the affected families. “No amount of money can bring the dead back, but support should be extended to the widows and children left behind. Their situation is heartbreaking.”
One of the widows recalled how they were asked to open bank accounts and given ATM cards with assurances that compensation would be paid but nothing has materialized.
“From God we come and to Him we shall return,” she said, fighting back tears. “I never imagined I would end up in this kind of situation, but it is Allah’s will. Raising three children alone is not easy. What we ask is simple, fulfill the promises made to us.”
Another widow echoed the same frustrations, saying that after initial contact from government officials, communication ceased and hope faded.
When contacted, an official from the Kano State Government declined to comment on the matter. However, a source confirmed that the issue is currently being handled by the office of the Deputy Governor.
