Gunmen have abducted and killed Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun, the traditional ruler of Alagamo in Agamo community, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State.
According to the Ondo State Police Command, six armed men stormed the monarch’s residence on Wednesday and forcibly took him away.
“Information received at the Division around 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 police spokesman, Abayomi Jimoh, said in a statement on Thursday.
“The victim was later found a few metres away with gunshot wounds and was confirmed dead at the scene.”
Jimoh added that a team of police detectives has been deployed to the area to reinforce security and investigate the killing.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer, alongside command Tactical teams, promptly mobilized 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.
The police have called for calm among residents and urged anyone with credible information to assist 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.
