Gunmen Invade Ilorin Hotel, Kill Lodger, Abduct Another

Gunmen Invade Ilorin Hotel, Kill Lodger, Abduct Another

Tragedy struck in Madala via Alapa area of Ilorin, Kwara State on Saturday, when gunmen, who we gathered were dressed in military uniform, invaded Zulu Abeje Hotel, and killed one Aro Rasaq of Oloje, Ilorin.

It was gathered that the armed men attempted to abduct the owner of the hotel, whose name was simply given as Zulu, and he was said to have escaped with injuries.

Reports indicated that the invaders fired shots, which hit Rasaq, and he was said to have died in front of the hotel.

The kidnappers were however, said to have abducted one Abdulhakeem of Anifowoshe area of Ilorin, while escaping into the bush.

The Commissioner of Police of Kwara State Command, CP Tuesday Assayomo, was said to have immediately dispatched the command’s tactical units on receipt of the information, and co-opted local hunters, vigilantes and members of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) to rescue the victim.

While commensurating with the family of the dead victim, the CP assured the residents of Kwara State, especially the families of the victims, that no stone would be left unturned in the effort to rescue the abductee and arrest the culprits.

He solicited the cooperation of the people through giving the police information that might aid the command in early arrest of the suspects and rescue of the victim.

The CP also advised those said to be planning a protest on Monday to shun such plans, “if truly it exists, as adequate security is already in place to forestall any break down of law and order and to protect every law abiding citizen of the state.”