From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) have arrested two principal suspects allegedly involved in the killing of 16 travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week.
The suspects were said to have been arrested following credible intelligence.
It was learnt that operatives of various security agencies are hunting for other key suspects involved in the unfortunate incident.
It was also gathered the arrested two principal suspects have been transferred to Abuja for further interrogation and prosecution by the relevant authorities
Governor Monday Okpebholo had on Monday in Kano State, during a condolence visit, revealed that 14 suspects had already been arrested in connection with the killings.
The governor, who was on a condole visit to the Kano government and families of the victims, had vowed that justice will be served and those involved in the killing will be brought to justice.
He also assured families of the victims that adequate compensations would be paid.