VIDEO: Miyetti Allah Chairman Killed in Kwara
The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Kwara State, Alhaji Idris Abubakar, was assassinated on Saturday night in Ilorin.
MACBAN disclosed that Abubakar had gone to break his Ramadan fast and observe the Isha prayer before heading home that evening.
According to Abdulazeez, Abubakar’s murder was premeditated, as he had been trailed by his assailants before they finally struck.
He was ambushed and shot dead in front of his house in Oke-Oyi, Ilorin, in what has been described as a targeted killing linked to his efforts in combating criminal elements in the state.
“Our chairman was a fearless man. He worked closely with security agencies to fight kidnappers and was determined to rid Kwara of criminal elements. For months, he received threats warning him to stop his advocacy or be killed,” Abdulazeez said.
The brutal killing has sent shockwaves across the state, raising concerns over the safety of Fulani leaders actively working against criminality.
MACBAN also revealed that Abubakar’s murder was not an isolated case, as at least three other Fulani leaders in the state have been killed under similar circumstances in recent months.
“These are the people confronting criminals. They warn kidnappers and bandits that their activities will no longer be tolerated. And now, they are being eliminated one by one,” Abdulazeez stated.
Meanwhile, the family of the slain MACBAN chairman has called on the government and security agencies to intervene, fearing they may be left vulnerable following his assassination.
Speaking from their Oke-Oyi residence, his widow, Aisha Abubakar, recounted the horrifying moment her husband was killed.
“He called me around 10:00 pm to open the gate. When I did, I saw two strange men. The moment they saw me, they pulled out guns and fired. I ran back inside for safety,” she said.
“I kept hearing gunshots. When I finally came out, they had killed him and disappeared.”
Abubakar’s elder brother, Idris Ali Kau, pleaded with the government to assist the family, noting that the late chairman left behind two wives, seven children, and an elderly mother.
Also, the Fulani leader (Ardon Ardodi) in Kwara State, Alhaji Ojonla Mahmud, called on security agencies to track down the assailants and ensure justice is served.
“This was not a random attack. It was a planned assassination. The killers must be found and prosecuted.”
He also appealed to the state government to support the family, particularly in providing education for the deceased’s children.
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