Unknown gunmen have killed the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Lade Ward One, Abdullahi Shehu Kpotun and his son in the Lile community of Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to reports, the tragic incident occurred when the gunmen attacked their residence late at night, which led to their death.
In a statement by Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, in Ilorin, on Wednesday, Former Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, strongly condemned the brutal killing of Alhaji Abdullahi Shehu Kpotun, the PDP Lade Ward l Chairman in Kwara North and his son.
He described the attack as barbaric, painful and unacceptable.
Saraki prayed for the peaceful repose of their souls and for strength and comfort for the grieving family and community.
He also called on relevant security agencies and the Kwara State Government to take urgent and proactive measures to address the growing insecurity across the state, emphasising that the protection of lives and property must be treated as a top priority.
