The Chief Imam in Sokunkpan village in Tsaragi, Edu local government area of Kwara state, Alhaji Abdullahi Audu, has been killed by mob action, the Kwara state police ccommand said on Thursday.
The police said two brothers, Mohammed Shaba and Mahmud Gana, have accused the slain chief imam of being responsible for the death of their brother, (Ibrahim Gana) following which they mobilised some individuals from the community who attacked and kill the chief imam.
Confirming the incident in a statement on Thursday, the police public relations officer SP Adetoun Ejire- Adeyemi stated 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.
”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.”
