A first class monarch, the Olufon of Ifon under Ose Local Government Area Ondo State, Oba Israel Adegoke Adeusi, has been murdered by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
Oba Adeusi was killed on Thursday evening at a spot around the Elegbeka axis of the town.
The monarch was returning to his palace from Akure, the state capital, when he was killed.
It was learnt that the king had earlier attended the monthly meeting of the state council of obas in Akure and while on his way he was kidnapped which caused apprehension in the community.
A source, however, said the attackers, were herdsmen, that had been terrorising the area for some time.
The suspected kidnappers, were said to have shot him before he was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo.
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A reliable source, at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, said Oba Adewusi, was confirmed dead at the hospital.
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The Governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, was said to have visited the area.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Ondo State Command, Mr Tee-Leo Ikoro, said he had yet to get through to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) for Ifon Division.
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