Two allegedly kill Chief Imam in Kwara community over brother’s death
By Dele Moses, Ilorin
Two brothers on Tuesday caused pandemonium at Sokunkpan village in Trsaragi community in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State when they allegedly killed the Chief Imam of the village, Alhaji Abdullahi Audu.
They were said to have killed the cleric because they perceived that he was the brain behind the death of their brother.
It was learnt that when their brother, Ibrahim Gana, died of an undisclosed ailment in a hospital the two brothers instigated a mob action against the Chief Imam who was attacked with dangerous weapons.
The cleric was unable to survive the mob action as he reportedly died as a result of the attack.
The state police command, in a statement by its spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said four people had been arrested in connection with the incident.
The statement reads: “The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a tragic incident of culpable homicide that occurred in Tsaragi, Edu LGA of the State.
”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, 4 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.
“He reassures 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.”
