By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Kwara State Police Command on Sunday March 9,2025 said that efforts are underway to track down killers of the leader of the Kwara State Chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria MACBAN, Idris Abubakar Sakaina.
Sakaina was shot dead on Saturday night March 8 by the gate of his residence in Oke Ose ,Oke-Oyi area of Ilorin the State Capital.
“He was returning home at about 10 pm when some gunmen attacked him as he was entering his compound. They opened fire on him in front of his residence. That is all we can say for now”, spokesperson for Kwara MACBAN volunteered .
The State Police Command, in a statement by its spokesperson, Ejire Adetoun, SP, while confirming the incident said that investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate development.
The Command assured of its commitment towards hunting down the perpetrators of the heinous crime as well as bringing them to justice.
“The Kwara State Police Command confirms the murder of Alhaji Idris Abubakar, the Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, Kwara State, who was shot dead on 8th March ,2025 at the entrance of his residence in Oke Ose, Oke-Oyi.
Police detectives responded swiftly ,and recovered five expended 7.62mm shells.
The State Criminal Investigation Department, CID, has commenced a full investigation”, the Police statement partly reads.
According to the statement, the State Commissioner of Police, CP Victor Olaiya, has affirmed the determination of the Service to arrest and bring to justice the perpetrators of the dastardly act .
MACBAN has called on all relevant authorities to ensure the apprehension of those responsible for the gruesome killing.
In a statement from its Secretary, AbdulAzeez Muhammed, the Kwara state chapter of MACBAN, also, expressed deep shock over the ugly incident.
The Association appealed to the State Government to come to the assistance of the deceased’s family, particularly in the education of his children.
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