Four suspects are now in police custody over the alleged brutal murder of Abdullahi Audu, the chief imam of Tsaragi community, in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara state.
A statement by the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, in Ilorin on Thursday, disclosed 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.
“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,” the spokesperson added.
She said police operatives swiftly commenced an investigation into the incident, and four suspects were arrested with efforts ongoing to arrest other individuals connected to the crime.
Reacting to the tragic development, the Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo, warned against resorting to jungle justice or taking the law into one’s own hands.
He declared that such actions are criminal and punishable under the law, urging the public to promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest police formation or via the command’s designated channels.
Adekimi further reassured all 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, the spokesperson stated.
