Kwara police vow to arrest killers of ex-controller of works

The Kwara Police Command has promised to arrest those involved in Wednesday’s killing of a retired controller of works, Abdulrazaq Ajani, in Ilorin.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, gave the assurance in Ilorin on Friday while presenting an update on the incident.
According to the spokesperson, investigations are ongoing to arrest and make those found culpable face the law.
“No arrest has been made as of this moment, but our police detectives are working assiduously to unravel this tragic incident.
“Kwara Police Command commiserates with the entire family of the Ajanis’; we pray that God Almighty consoles and comforts members of the family he left behind.
“Further updates will be communicated as investigations progress,” she said.
Mr Ajani was reported murdered by four young persons.
He was said to have been trailed to his residence at Dele Gege Street, Aderoju, Tanke, area of Ilorin, on Wednesday.
The incident occurred about 3:00 p.m., a few minutes after Mr Ajani and his family returned from Offa, their hometown, where they celebrated the New Year.
(NAN)
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