First Class King, Olufon Of Ifon Allegedly Killed By Kidnappers

Suspected kidnappers have reportedly killed a first class traditional ruler in Ondo state, the Olufon of lfon in Ose council area of the state, Oba lsreal Adewusi.

Meanwhile, the murder of the monarch was coming few hours after the Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu visited the state to access the destruction and looting of police stations during the EndSARS protest. Vanguard gathered that the monarch attended the monthly meeting of the state council of Obs in Akure and was returning to his domain when he was attacked by the kidnappers. It was learnt that the gunmen who were hiding in the bush along the highway attacked his vehicle at Elegbeka area and shot severally at his vehicle in an attempt to stop the driver from fleeing. Reports had it that the monarch was hit by some of the bullets rained at his vehicle.

It was learnt that the gunmen who were hiding in the bush along the highway attacked his vehicle at Elegbeka area and shot severally at his vehicle in an attempt to stop the driver from fleeing. Reports had it that the monarch was hit by some of the bullets rained at his vehicle.

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. It was 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.

The source said that the kidnappers were operating generally on the highway and the monarch unknowingly ran into them He was said to have been rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Owo where he gave up the ghost. Vanguard gathered that the governor Rotimi Akeredolu had rushed to the town after security report of the murder of the monarch got to him. Akeredolu according to source led other top government officials and top security chiefs to the town. A medical personnel confirmed to vanguard last night that the monarch was rushed to the hospital but died before he could be attended to. Contacted the spokesperson of the state police command Tee Leo lkoro said he was yet to be briefed by the Divisional Police Officer in lfo.