Kwara governor orders investigation into alleged murder of media personality
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Saturday in Ilorin ordered an immediate investigation into the death of 27-year-old Mubarak Yusuf.
Rafiu Ajakaye, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, said in a statement that the governor lamented that Mr Yusuf’s death happened under hazy circumstances.
Recall that Mr Yusuf, a New Media personality who hailed from Ilorin, was earlier reported missing on Wednesday night.
His dead body was found around Unity area of the state capital, and later buried on Saturday evening in Ilorin amid tears by family and friends.
“The governor sends his heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all the youth constituencies in the state.
“The governor, himself a father, strongly condemns the cowardly violence meted to the lad and demands immediate and thorough investigation into the death of the promising chap in order to arrest and bring his assailants to justice.
“No resources should be spared to get justice for Mubarak and his family.
“The security agencies should cast their nets as wide as possible to answer all pending questions around this painful death,” Mr Ajakaye stated.
(NAN)
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