Nigeria: Gunmen murder traditional ruler in Ondo State

Gunmen have reportedly murdered a traditional ruler, the Olufon of lfon in Ose council area of Ondo State, Oba lsreal Adewusi.

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.

It was reported that the monarch attended the monthly meeting of the state council of Obas in Akure on Wednesday November 25, 2020, and was returning to his domain when he was attacked by the gunmen.

It was learnt that the gunmen who were hiding in the bush along the highway attacked his vehicle at Elegbeka area and shot 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.

Another source said that the gunmen flagged down the monarch vehicle on the highway but the driver who suspected foul play attempted to escape and they rained bullets on the vehicle.

The source said that they 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 the state where he later died.

The state Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, 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 that last night the monarch was rushed to the hospital but died before he could be attended to.