Gunmen reportedly kill Miyetti Allah leader in Kwara

• Unknown gunmen have reportedly assassinated Alhaji Idris Abubakar Sakaina, Miyetti Allah leader in Kwara state
• He was reportedly shot dead by gunmen on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in front of his residence in Oke Ose, Ilorin, Kwara state capital
• The Kwara state police command is yet to release an official statement regarding the troubling incident

Miyetti Allah leader, Alhaji Idris Abubakar Sakaina, killed in Kwara state.
Photo credit: Alhaji Idris Abubakar SakainaSource: UGCMiyetti Allah leader shot dead in IlorinHis attackers left him in the pool of his blood. They didnt collect anything from him and their motive for such action is surprising, a source said.I was with him 20 minutes before he was killed. Someone called me on phone and told me that he was shot dead.Yes, he was killed in front of his residence on Saturday night by some gunmen who left him for dead.We are preparing for his janaza as I speak to you now but the police were here yesterday and have started an investigation.Police react as gunmen kill Miyetti Allah leaderKwara state police yet to react as gunmen reportedly killed Miyetti Allah leader in Kwara. Image for illustration purposes.
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