Kwara State Governor Orders Thorough Investigation Into Journalist’s Tragic Death....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has called on security agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of 27-year-old journalist, Yusuf Mubaarak, who was reportedly murdered in the state capital, Ilorin.

The lifeless body of the young journalist was discovered in Ilorin on a Saturday, prompting the governor to express his shock and sadness over the unclear circumstances of Mubaarak’s death. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, Governor AbdulRazaq emphasized the need for a thorough investigation by security agencies into the matter.

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Mubaarak, a new media personality from Ilorin, had gone missing on a Wednesday night, and his remains were later found around the Unity road area of the state capital on Saturday.

The statement conveyed the governor’s message: “No resources should be spared to get justice for Mubaarak and his family. We charge the security agencies to cast their nets as widely as possible to answer all pending questions about his painful death.”

It further added, “The Governor prays Allah to grant Mubaarak Al-Jannah Firdaus and comfort his family and everyone who mourns the promising lad.”

Meanwhile, the Kwara State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has also expressed its condolences over Mubaarak’s untimely death. The party described his passing as a significant loss to the state and voiced concerns about the resurgence of cult killings, hooliganism, and violence in the state capital.

According to the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Olusola, Mubaarak had used his social media influence to fight injustice, advocate for good governance, and exhibit good conduct as a student and entrepreneur during his lifetime.

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The statement from the PDP said, “We strongly condemn the unfortunate resurgence of cult killings and gang violence across the city of Ilorin, an issue that had long been forgotten before 2019.”

The PDP appealed to Governor AbdulRazaq to focus on the serious business of governance in the state, expressing concerns about his absence from Kwara while the state faces numerous challenges.

The statement concluded by mentioning that Mubaarak was laid to rest on Saturday evening in Ilorin, with friends, associates, and acquaintances in attendance. The governor extended heartfelt condolences to Mubaarak’s family, friends, and the youth community in the state and called for a thorough investigation into the young journalist’s death.