The Kwara State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the gruesome murder of the Chief Imam of Sokunkpan Village in Tsaragi, Edu local government area of the state, Alh Abdullahi Audu.
The attack on the Chief Imam allegedly followed the death of one Ibrahim Gana, who had been ill and was on admission at a medical facility in the area.
Two brothers of the deceased identified as Mohammed Shaba and Mahmud Gaba were said to have accused the Chief Imam of being responsible for their brother’s death.
Confirming the tragic death in a statement on Thursday, the spokesperson of the state Police Command, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi said the brothers allegedly mobilised several individuals to attack the victim with offensive weapons, leading to his death.
“On November 4, 2025, at about 9:30 p.m., one Ibrahim Gana ‘m’ aged 25 years, a resident of Sokunkpan Village in Tsaragi, who had been ill and on admission at a hospital, sadly passed away. Following his death, his brothers Mohammed Shaba and Mahmud Gana accused the Chief Imam of the village Alh. Abdullahi Audu, of being responsible for their brother’s demise.
“In an act of mob violence, Muhammad Shaaba and Mahmud Gana allegedly mobilised several other individuals and attacked the Chief Imam with offensive weapons, leading to his death.
“Police operatives swiftly commenced an investigation into the incident and four suspects have been arrested with efforts ongoing to arrest other individuals connected to the crime,” she said.
She added that the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Adekimi Ojo further has warned against resorting to jungle justice or taking the law into one’s own hands.
CP Ojo emphasised that such actions are criminal and punishable under the law. He urged the public to promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police formation or via the command’s designated channels.
Ojo reassured all residents of his unwavering dedication to maintaining peace, safety, and order across the state.
