The leader of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Kwara State, Alhaji Idris Abubakar Sakaina, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen in front of his residence in Oke Ose, Ilorin.
The attack, which took place around 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, has raised concerns over the motive behind the killing, as the assailants reportedly did not steal anything from him.
According to eyewitnesses, Sakaina was ambushed and shot at close range. A source familiar with the incident expressed shock, stating, “His attackers left him in a pool of blood. They didn’t take anything, which makes their intention even more suspicious.”
A witness, Aina’u Sarki, revealed that she had spoken to the deceased just 20 minutes before his murder. “I was with him shortly before the attack. Then I received a phone call informing me that he had been shot dead,” she said.
The Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor on Inter-Community Relations (Fulani), Muhammed Abdullahi, confirmed the killing and said that preparations were underway for Sakaina’s burial in line with Islamic rites. He also noted that the police had visited the crime scene and launched an investigation.
When contacted, the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, said she would provide further details but had yet to do so at the time of filing this report.
Sakaina, 32, was a former Special Assistant to the Chairman of Moro Local Government and also served as a youth leader for the Fulani community in Kwara State.
His death has sparked concerns over insecurity and targeted attacks in the region, with community members calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice.
