Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) have arrested two principal suspects believed to be the masterminds behind the killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
The arrests were made in Uromi following credible intelligence gathered by the DSS.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Edo State Governor, Friday Ituah, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Tuesday.
According to him, operatives of various security agencies are hunting for other key suspects involved in the unfortunate incident.
Ituah stated that they have been transferred to Abuja for further interrogation and prosecution by the relevant authorities.
On Monday, the state governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo paid a condolence visit to Kano State. He revealed that 14 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the killing and were to be moved to Abuja for further interrogation.
Governor Okpebholo, who visited the State to condole with the government and families of the victims, had vowed that justice would be served and those involved in the killing would be brought to justice.
Governor Okpebholo had also assured the families of the victims that adequate compensations would be paid.