The Chief Imam of Sokunkpan village in Tsaragi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji Abdullahi Audu, has been killed by a mob for allegedly killing a member of the community, Ibrahim Gana.
Spokesperson of the Kwara State Police Command, Ejire Adetoun Adeyemi, made the incident known to newsmen on Thursday in a statement.
In a statement she issued, Adeyemi said: “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.
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“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.”
Adeyemi warned the public against resorting to jungle justice or taking the law into their hands.
She added: “Such actions are criminal and punishable under the law.”
