Tragedy struck in Ondo State on Wednesday evening as gunmen reportedly killed a traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo community in Akure North Local Government Area.
The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force in the state, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday in Akure, the state capital. He disclosed that the attack occurred at about 7:10 p.m.
According to Jimoh, the police division received information about the incident around 7:50 p.m. from a community leader, High Chief Ajewole Clement of New Town, Itaogbolu. The report indicated that about six armed men stormed the monarch’s residence, forcefully abducted him from his compound, and fled the scene.
“The victim was later found a few metres away with gunshot wounds. He was confirmed dead at the scene,” the statement read.
Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), alongside tactical teams from the command, swiftly mobilised to the area. The police collaborated with local security outfits, including Atuluse Security, local hunters, and operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, to comb surrounding bushes and adjoining areas in an effort to apprehend the perpetrators.
The police spokesperson noted that efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects. He added that monitoring and surveillance activities have been intensified across the community to ensure residents’ safety and prevent any breakdown of law and order.
Jimoh assured the public that the command remains committed to bringing those responsible for the killing to justice.
He also urged members of the public with credible and actionable information to report to the nearest police station or contact the state command.
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