Several communities around Old Ilushi Road, Opere, and Good Will Junction in Uromi, Edo State, have been deserted as residents flee over fears of reprisals and arrests.
Papers News understands that this follows the lynching of 16 travellers by a mob last Thursday.
Governor Monday Okpebholo, who was in Kano State on Monday, condemned the killings and promised justice for the victims. He disclosed that 14 suspects arrested in connection with the incident will be transferred to Abuja for further investigation. The governor also visited the Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North), during his trip.