Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has said the government is keenly following the probe into the sad death of Mr. Jimoh Abdulqadir in Police custody
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye urged members of the public to remain calm.
The Governor said the prompt visit of the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, to the family of Abdulqadir raises greater hope about a thorough probe of the unfortunate incident.
Governor Abdulrazaq specifically commended the IGP and his entourage for the visit to Ilorin within hours of being informed of the incident and charged the super cop to ensure that justice is truly done in the case.
According to him the people of the state are devastated by the death of Mr. Jimoh Abdulqadir and described the incident as one tragedy too many for the community
The Governor commiserated with Balogun Fulani, Alhaji Abubakar Sidiq Atiku Fulani and the immediate family of the deceased while government is upbeat that the police hierarchy will get to the roots of the incident, ensure that justice is served, and step up efforts to address other alleged violations and reservations of the citizens.
He urged residents of the state, especially the youth, to remain calm, law abiding, and avoid hasty conclusions that may affect genuine resolutions of the issues.
Governor Abdulrazaq applauded the Balogun Gambari of Ilorin and the youths of the area for the maturity with which the issue has been handled and asked Allaah to repose the soul of Mr. Jimoh Abdulqadir
