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Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, has asked security agencies to arrest suspected herdsmen responsible for the deaths of three persons in Ugboha, Esan south-east local government area of the state.

The victims were killed during the weekend.

The governor’s demand was contained in a statement issued by Crusoe Osagie, his special adviser on media and communication strategy.

Obaseki gave security agencies an ultimatum of seven days to get those responsible for the killings.

He directed a committee made up of the police, officials of the State Security Service and other security agencies to work with members of all associations of cattle dealers and people who have information regarding the activities of the suspects to fish them out within the stipulated period.

Obaseki was angry that the herdsmen violated government’s directive that cattle should not move in the state at night.

He condoled with the families of the victims and pledged his administration’s commitment to the safety and security of all Edo people and residents in the state as well as their property.

The governor appealed to members of the affected communities to keep the peace and rest assured that the suspects would be apprehended and that justice will be served.