Police probe murder of farmer in Kwara

The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, has ordered a comprehensive and discreet investigation into the gruesome murder of a farmer, Mr Azeez Garba, whose lifeless body was discovered on his farmland along the Owa-Onire axis, the boundary between Isanlu-Isin and Owu-Isin in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.

A daughter of the deceased, Abdulazeez ​Rofiat, had earlier raised the alarm over the murder of her father on his farm and called for justice.

The police commissioner, who described the killing as cruel, senseless, and unacceptable, strongly condemned the act and directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to immediately deploy all available investigative and intelligence assets towards identifying, tracking, and apprehending those responsible.

According to the spokesperson for the command, SP Adetoun Ejire Adeyemi, in Ilorin on Tuesday, preliminary findings revealed that the deceased had gone to his farm in the morning but failed to return home, prompting family members and local vigilantes to launch a search.

His motorcycle was later found parked at the farm, while his lifeless body was subsequently discovered a short distance away with deep machete wounds.

“While no arrest has been made as of the time of this release, the command wishes to assure the bereaved family, the people of Isin Local Government Area, and the general public that every available lead is being diligently pursued.

“Investigators are working assiduously to unravel the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and ensure that all those connected with this heinous crime are identified and brought to justice,” the spokesperson added.

The Kwara State Police Command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property across the state and said it would not relent until every person responsible for this reprehensible act is brought to justice.