Nigeria, March 31 -- Hello and welcome! In today's trending news stories:

1. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has suspended the Edo State Security Corps Commander, CP Friday Ibadin (Rtd.), following the mob killing of 16 Northern travelers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area, on March 27, 2025.

In a statement, the state government also ordered the suspension of all illegal vigilante groups.

Authorities have arrested 14 suspects, with a police-led special team continuing the manhunt for others involved. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, condemned the killings. He called for calm and urged all vigilante groups to register with relevant security agencies.

Meanwhile, 19 victims have now been b...