By Omowumi Omotosho
The Kwara State Police Command has reported the tragic death of a woman in Ilorin after she was lynched by an angry mob on Thursday morning over allegations of kidnapping.
According to the police, the incident happened at about 9 a.m. in the Ipata axis of the state capital, where the woman, believed to be mentally unstable or destitute, was spotted roaming the neighborhood.
Residents, acting on unfounded suspicion, accused her of being involved in child kidnapping and brutally attacked her.
Items reportedly found on the suspect
A patrol team was quickly dispatched to the scene and managed to rescue the victim, who was then rushed to the General Hospital in Ilorin.
Sadly, medical personnel later pronounced her dead from severe injuries sustained during the mob assault. Her body has since been placed in the hospital morgue.
The statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, Toun Ejire-Adeyemi, read: “The Kwara State Police Command wishes to bring to the attention of the general public an unfortunate incident that occurred today (Thursday) 21/08/2025, at about 09:00hrs around the Ipata area of Ilorin.
“Information received that a woman, suspected to be destitute, was sighted wandering around the community; misinformed members of the public wrongly suspected her to be a kidnapper. In the ensuing circumstances, an irate mob descended on the woman, inflicting serious bodily harm.
”Upon swift mobilisation, Police patrol teams raced to the scene, rescued the victim and rushed her to the General Hospital, Ilorin, for urgent medical attention. Regrettably, the attending doctor confirmed her dead as a result of injuries sustained. Her remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary, while discreet investigation has commenced.
”The Kwara State Police Command strongly condemns the act of jungle justice, which not only undermines the rule of law but also poses grave danger to innocent lives. Security challenges cannot be resolved through mob action. Rather, they worsen insecurity and erode public safety.
”The Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo urges members of the public to remain calm, law-abiding, and to always report suspicious persons or movements to the nearest Police formation, he appeals to the good people of Kwara to partner with the Police in upholding law, order, and justice while rejecting all forms of mob violence.”
