A violent mob in Sokunkpan village, Tsaragi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, has lynched the Chief Imam of the community, Alhaji Abdullahi Audu, after accusing him of being responsible for the death of a young man identified as Ibrahim Gana.
According to reports, Gana, aged 25, had been ill and admitted to a hospital before passing away on November 4, 2025. Following his death, his brothers, Mohammed Shaba and Mahmud Gana, reportedly blamed the Chief Imam for causing his demise through alleged spiritual means. The two brothers then mobilized other residents to the cleric’s home, where he was attacked with dangerous weapons and killed.
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the incident, describing it as a case of culpable homicide. Police spokesperson, Ejire Adetoun Adeyemi, in a statement on Thursday, said four suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing, while investigations are ongoing to apprehend others involved.
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“The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the general public of a tragic incident of culpable homicide that occurred in Tsaragi, Edu LGA. On November 4, 2025, at about 9:30 p.m., one Ibrahim Gana, aged 25, passed away after an illness. Following his death, his brothers accused the Chief Imam of being responsible. In an act of mob violence, they allegedly mobilised several individuals who attacked the Imam with offensive weapons, leading to his death,” the statement read.
Adeyemi strongly condemned the attack and warned against acts of jungle justice, describing them as “criminal and punishable under the law.” She urged residents to always report grievances to law enforcement agencies rather than taking matters into their own hands.
“The command warns members of the public against resorting to mob action or taking the law into their own hands. Such acts undermine the rule of law and will not be tolerated,” she stated.
Security operatives have intensified patrols in the Tsaragi area to prevent further unrest, while the police have assured residents of their commitment to maintaining peace, law, and order across Kwara State.
Further updates on the investigation are expected as the command continues efforts to bring all perpetrators to justice.
