The police command in Kwara has announced the arrest of four suspects linked to the mob killing of the chief imam in Sokunkpan, Tsaragi, Edu LGA.
In a statement on Thursday, the command spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, said the imam, Abdullahi Audu, was killed after being accused of having a hand in the death of a resident, Ibrahim Gana.
“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, Alhaji Abdullahi Audu, of being responsible for their brother’s demise,” the statement said.
The police explained 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”.
The command stated that it had commenced investigations and warned residents against taking the law into their own hands while urging them to report any suspicious activity.
“CP Adekimi Ojo 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. Further updates will be provided as investigations into the case progress,” said the police statement.