Gunmen killed three people in Kwara State.

The two incidents that were confirmed by the Kwara State Police Command took place early on Wednesday. Those killed the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lade Ward in Patigi Local Government Area, Alhaji Abdullahi Shehu, and his son, Abdullahi Mohammad, as well as one Timothy Paul, a resident of the village. Similarly, a 12-year-old girl identified as Hassana Abdullahi was kidnapped at Aiyetoro Fulani Camp in Lile village in the same Lade Ward of the local government.

A statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mr Adekimi Ojo, read, “The State Police Command confirms two incidents of violent crime that occurred in the early hours of 25th June 2025 in Patigi LGA of the state. “At approximately 01.30 p.m., unknown armed men stormed Mari and Lile villages via Lade, killing three people, including Timothy Paul (male, 35 years old) in Mari village and Alhaji Abdullahi Shehu (male, 51 years old) in Lile village alongside Abdullahi Muhammad (male, 22 years old). “The bodies were certified dead by a medical doctor at a hospital. 

“In a separate incident at about 3hrs, four armed men invaded Aiyetoro Fulani Camp and abducted 12-year-old Hassana Abdullahi, daughter of Mr Abdullahi Jowuro. “The scene of the crime was secured and documented.” The police further said, “In response, joint tactical teams comprising police operatives, vigilantes, and local hunters have been deployed to conduct bush combing and rescue operations.

“Investigations have begun to apprehend the actors behind this dastardly act; prosecution follows afterwards. “The command remains committed to public safety and urges residents to remain alert and report suspicious activity promptly.

''In the meantime, Dr., a former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has condemned the killing of the PDP ward chairman and his son. In a statement by Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, the Press Officer on Local Matters, Saraki described the attack as barbaric, painful and unacceptable.

“This is a devastating loss. I am heartbroken by the news of the gruesome killing of Alhaji Abdullahi Shehu Kpotun and his son. Saraki stated, "In this difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with their immediate family and the Patigi community." He prayed for their peaceful repose and urged the Kwara State Government and relevant security agencies to take immediate and proactive measures to address the state's growing insecurity. 

He emphasized that life and property safety should be given top priority. “This rising tide of insecurity in our dear state must not be allowed to continue. He continued, "Government and security agencies must act quickly and decisively to prevent additional tragedies."