The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has expressed profound sorrow over the brutal murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student at the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin.

She was allegedly killed by Abdulrahman Bello, a self-proclaimed Islamic cleric.

In response, the Emir has directed Imams throughout the state to focus their Friday sermons on condemning ritual killings and other inhumane acts, stressing the importance of upholding morality and dignity in society.

A statement issued by the Emir’s spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, on Sunday condemned the incident, describing it as “most unfortunate, alien to the culture of Ilorin, and a regrettable act of wickedness.”

The Emir also emphasized the need for vigilance within families and communities, urging parents and guardians to ensure their children and wards associate with individuals of sound character and verified family backgrounds.

Furthermore, Dr. Sulu-Gambari highlighted the value of hard work, urging a concerted effort to combat idleness, laziness, and the culture of loitering among youths under the guise of seeking ways to survive.

He also called on religious leaders in the Ilorin Emirate and beyond to help cleanse the community by identifying and reporting individuals like Abdulrahman Bello to law enforcement agencies before they cause further harm.

The Emir expressed his condolences to the family of the late Hafsoh Lawal and called for justice to be served.

He urged the Nigeria Police and the judiciary to ensure a thorough investigation and prosecution of the case.

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In his directive, the Emir instructed religious leaders, particularly Imams in mosques across Ilorin Emirate and Kwara State, to use their Friday Khutbah (sermon) to focus on themes of morality, the dignity of labor, and the sanctity of human life, regardless of tribe, religion, or status.

Credible news could recall that the Kwara State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old Islamic teacher and cleric in connection with Hafsoh Lawal’s murder.

The victim, identified as Miss Yetunde Hafsoh Lawal, was reportedly killed on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, by the suspect, whom she had met on Facebook.

The suspect, also an Islamic teacher, allegedly invited Hafsoh to meet him on Monday, February 10, 2025, and subsequently killed and dismembered her at a location in the Olunlade area on the outskirts of Ilorin, the state capital.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the state, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, confirmed the incident on Saturday, stating that investigations were underway.

“The Kwara Police Command is aware of the gruesome killing of Miss Yetunde H. Lawal. On 11/02/2025 at about 1800 hours, a missing person report was filed at C Division, Oja-Oba, by her father, Mr. Ibrahim A. Lawal. Police detectives acted swiftly, tracked her phone number, arrested the suspect, recovered exhibits, and transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough investigation,” she said.

The police have assured the public that justice will be served as investigations continue.

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