Suspected kidnappers kill Kwara North PDP chairman and son in Patigi

Suspected kidnappers have killed Alhaji Abdullahi Kpotun, the Kwara North Ward Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and his son during an attempted abduction at Lile Village in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday night.

Although the Kwara State Police Command has yet to officially confirm the attack, the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Mr. Shola Adewara, confirmed the killings.

“Yes, Alhaji Kpotun was killed by suspected gunmen. We are in a mourning mood,” Adewara stated.

A political group, the Kwara Central Strategy Team (KCST), also announced the tragedy in a statement signed by its president, Olayinka Oladimeji. The group expressed its solidarity with the families of the victims and the wider party faithful across the state.

“With heavy hearts, the Kwara Central Strategy Team (KCST) mourns the tragic killing of Kwara North PDP Ward Chairman in Patigi and his son by ruthless bandits. As a team built on service, sacrifice, and strategy, we stand in full solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Baruten, Kaiama, Edu, Moro, and Patigi.

“We pray for the souls of our fallen comrades. May their sacrifices not be in vain. We declare safety, divine guidance, and victory over fear. Kwara North shall rise again!” the statement read.