The Nigeria police Command in Kwara State has announced plans to press charges against two brothers ― Mohammed Shaba and Mahmud Gana involved in hacking the Chief Imam of Sokunkpan Village in Tsaragi, Tsaragi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, Alhaji
Abdullahi Audu to death.
Shaba and Gana, according to preliminary investigation by the police mobilized a mob to attack the Cleric at his abode at about 9:30 p.m. on November 4th 2025, following the death of their sick brother, 25-year-old Ibrahim Gana, who was a resident of Sokunkpan Village where he had been on admission at an undisclosed hospital.
The police Command’s spokesman,
SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi who confirmed the incident on Thursday in a statement, said, “following Ibrahim’s 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”.
According to him, biolence broke out 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.
“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, 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 said.
The Commissioner urged the public to promptly report any suspicious activity to the nearest Police formation or via the Command’s designated channels.
He reassured 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, the police statement enthused.
