Following the brutal murder the Chief Imam of Sokunkpan Village in Tsaragi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, police has arrested four suspects in connection to the heinous act.
A statement issued on Thursday by the police spokesperson in the state, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said ” The Kwara State Command wishes to inform the general public of a tragic incident of culpable homicide that occurred in Tsaragi, Edu LGA of the State.”
She noted that, “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.”
Ejire-Adeyemi further added that,”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, four suspects have been arrested with efforts ongoing to arrest other individuals connected to the crime.
”CP Adekimi Ojo, psc, mnips, further warned against resorting to jungle justice or taking the law into one’s own hands, emphasising 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.”
She therefore extended the reassurance of the Commissioner of Police to all Kwara residents of his unwavering dedication to maintaining peace, safety, and order across the state. Further updates will be provided as investigations into the case progress.
