Kwara: Police confirm killing of Miyetti Allah chairman by gunmen
The police command in Kwara has confirmed the killing of Idris Abubakar, chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Kwara chapter.
The confirmation is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, on Sunday in Ilorin.
Mr Abubakar, 32, was reportedly shot dead by unidentified gunmen at about 10 p.m. on Saturday in front of his home at Oke Ose, Ilorin East Local Government Area.
According to Ms Ejire-Adeyemi, police detectives swiftly responded and recovered five expended 7.62mm shells from the scene.
She added that his remains have been deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) mortuary.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has launched a full investigation into the incident.
The Commissioner of Police, Kwara, Victor Olaiya, assured that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
Mr Olaiya urged the public to remain calm and provide any useful information to aid the investigation.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
CJN seeks strong legal protection for maritime sector
Mrs Kekere-Ekun described maritime law as one of the principal pillars supporting global commerce.
NationWide
NAFDAC begins nationwide mop-up of banned sachet alcohol
The agency stated that the nationwide exercise underscored its commitment to protecting public health.
States
Kano assembly adopts bill to establish state electricity agency
The speaker said the bill would now be transmitted to the executive arm for assent.
States
Benue varsity ASUU suspends seven-week strike
ASUU-MOAUM commenced an indefinite strike on June 1 over unresolved welfare and governance issues.
Anti-Corruption
Nigerian pharmacist Olushola Yusuf convicted of drug trafficking, flooding Florida community with 335,000 oxycodone pills
Ms Yusuf charged “extraordinary cash prices, served drug dealers and customers who travelled long distances, and put profit ahead of patients”.
Heading 2
Police nab three suspected cultists in Lagos
The command’s spokesperson said the suspects were arrested following credible information from members of the public.
