LThe traditional ruler of Agamo community in Akure North Local Government Area, Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledon, was killed during a failed abduction attempt on Wednesday night.
Residents reported that armed attackers stormed the monarch’s palace intending to kidnap him. The operation turned deadly when the royal father resisted.
He was later found a short distance from his residence with gunshot wounds and confirmed dead at the scene.
Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Jimoh Abayomi, said a community leader alerted the command at about 7:50 p.m. after the attack.
“The victim was subsequently found with gunshot injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene,” Abayomi stated.
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command, alongside local security groups including hunters, Atuluse Security, and Amotekun operatives, were deployed to comb the surrounding bushes and neighbouring communities.
A manhunt has been launched for the fleeing suspects, and surveillance has been intensified to prevent further attacks.
The police assured residents that efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest those responsible, appealing for credible information to aid the investigation.
The killing has amplified fears over rising insecurity in parts of Akure North Local Government Area.
