According to reports, the hunters, who were armed, were mistaken for kidnappers terrorizing the area.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the killing of some northerners in Edo state.
He called for a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation to the killing.
Recall that the victims, who were mostly Hausa hunters, were on their way to Kano to celebrate the Sallah festivities when they were intercepted and unfortunately killed by local vigilantes in Uromi.
According to reports, the hunters, who were armed, were mistaken for kidnappers terrorizing the area.
The incident has been generating condemnation from stakeholders across the country.
In a statement on his Facebook page, Atiku said, “The unfortunate incident demands a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation to uncover the truth and ensure that those responsible are brought to book.
“The protection of innocent lives must remain paramount, and I urge the authorities to act swiftly and decisively to prevent a recurrence of jungle justice.
“Justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done to restore public confidence in our security institutions.”
