Suspected armed assailants have kidnapped and murdered a traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo community in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.
Police in the state reported that six armed individuals stormed the monarch’s home on Wednesday and abducted him.
“Information received at the Division at about 7:50 p.m., from a community leader, High Chief Ajewole Clement of New Town, Itaogbolu, indicated that approximately six armed men stormed the residence of the monarch, forcibly took him from his compound, and subsequently fled the scene,” the Ondo State Police Command spokesperson, Mr Abayomi Jimoh, said in a statement yesterday.
“The victim was later found a few metres away with gunshot wounds. He was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Jimoh revealed that a team of police detectives has been deployed to the area to strengthen security and capture the killers.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, alongside command tactical teams, promptly mobilised officers in collaboration with local security outfits, including Atuluse Security, local hunters and Amotekun operatives, to comb adjoining bushes and surrounding areas in a bid to apprehend the perpetrators,” he said.
He appealed for calm among residents and encouraged them to provide information that could aid the investigation.
“The Police Command assures the public that no stone will be left unturned in bringing those responsible for this heinous act to justice. Members of the public with credible and actionable information are urged to report to the nearest police station or contact the command,” the statement added.
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