JUST IN: Gunmen kill prominent Ondo monarch, Oba Israel Adeusi
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Nov 26, 2020
A first-class monarch has been killed by gunmen suspected to the kidnappers in Ondo State.
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The traditional ruler, Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adeusi, was on Thursday evening shot along Benin-Owo-Akure highway at Elegbeka of Ose Local Government.
The monarch was said to be returning to Ifon from Akure, the state capital, where he had gone to attend a meeting before running into the gunmen who had laid ambush on the highway.
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It was also gathered that the bandits opened fire on the vehicle conveying the monarch, on sighting the vehicle.
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The monarch was said to have been rushed to Federal Medical Centre, Owo where he gave up the ghost.
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The Police Public Relations Officer of the state police command, ASP Tee-Leo Ikoro, said he was yet to be briefed from Divisional Police Officer of the town.
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