The Olufon of Ifon in Ose local government area Ondo state, Oba Adegoke Adeusi, has been reportedly murdered by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. Our correspondents reports that the traditional ruler, who was returning to Ifon from Akure after a meeting, ran into the barricade of the kidnappers along Elegbeka area when the incident happened.
Daybreak gathered that his driver attempted to maneuver his way to avoid the kidnappers when they shot at his vehicle. Oba Adeusi was said to have been hit with bullets and was rushed to the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, where he was confirmed dead.
A source reportedly disclosed that the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who was informed about the incident, rushed to the hospital where the monarch was confirmed dead. The state police public relations officer, Tee-Leo Ikoro, said the command had been trying to get in touch with the divisional police officer in the area to confirm the incident. Sahara Reporters in its report said that a security source said Oba Adeusi was earlier kidnapped before he was killed. The source was quoted to have said: “The king had earlier attended the meeting with all Obas in Akure and while on his way he was kidnapped which caused apprehension in the community. “But while we were trying to ensure his rescue, we saw that he had already been killed by the kidnappers. It is very sad.”
