Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has called on security agencies to ensure an immediate investigation of the death of 27-year-old Mubarak Yusuf who was earlier declared missing.
Chief press secretary to the governor Rafiu Ajakaye, said in a statement in Ilorin on Saturday that Mr AbdulRazaq lamented that Yusuf’s death happened under hazy circumstances.
Mr Yusuf, a new media personality from Ilorin, was declared missing on Wednesday night.
His remains were eventually found around Unity area of Ilorin, the state capital.
He was buried on Saturday evening in Ilorin amid tears by friends, associates and acquaintances.
“The governor sends his heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and all the youth constituencies in the state.
”The governor, himself a father, strongly condemns the cowardly violence meted to the lad and demands immediate and thorough investigation into the death of the promising chap in order to arrest and bring his assailants to justice.
“No resources should be spared to get justice for Mubarak and his family.
“The security agencies should cast their nets as wide as possible to answer all pending questions around this painful death,” Mr Ajakaye stated
