The Police Command in Ondo State says gunmen have killed a traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamọ of Agamọ community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s spokesperson, who confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen today in Akure, said the incident occurred on yesterday at about 7:10 p.m.
Jimoh said the information was received by the division at about 7:50 p.m. from a community leader, High Chief Ajewole Clement of New Town, Itaogbolu, he said the information indicated that approximately six-armed men stormed the residence of the traditional ruler, forcibly took him from his compound, and subsequently fled the scene.
According to him, members of the public with credible and actionable information concerning the incident are urged to report to the nearest police station or contact the command.
