By Ayomide Otitoju
Gunmen have abducted and killed Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo community in Akure North Local Government Area.
The Ondo State Police Command confirmed the incident on Thursday, stating that the monarch was attacked at his residence on Wednesday evening.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, about six armed men stormed the traditional ruler’s home around 7:50 p.m. and forcibly took him away.
“Information received at the Division from a community leader indicated that approximately six armed men stormed the residence of the monarch, forcibly took him from his compound, and subsequently fled the scene,” Jimoh said in a statement.
He added that the monarch was later discovered a few metres from his residence with gunshot wounds and was confirmed dead at the scene.
The police spokesperson disclosed that detectives and tactical teams have been deployed to the area to strengthen security and track down the perpetrators. He said officers are working in collaboration with local security outfits, including Atuluse Security, local hunters and Amotekun operatives, to comb nearby bushes and surrounding communities.
The Command urged residents to remain calm and provide credible information to assist ongoing investigations.
“The Police Command assures the public that no stone will be left unturned in bringing those responsible for this heinous act to justice,” the statement added.
