Gunmen kill Ondo monarch
Suspected kidnappes yesterday, reportedly killed a first class traditional ruler in Ondo State, The Olufon of Ifon, Oba Israel Adewusi in the Ose Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that the monarch attended the monthly meeting of the State Council of Obas in Akure, and was returning to his domain when he was attacked.
It was also learnt that the monarch was hit by a hail of bullets, when the gunmen, who hid inside the buss along the highway, attacked his vehicle in the Elegbeka area, shooting severally in an attempt to stop the driver from fleeing.
Another source said that the kidnappers flagged down the monarch’s vehicle on the highway, but the driver, who suspected foul play, attempted to escape when the gunmen shot severally at the vehicle.
The monarch was said to have been rushed to the Federal Medical Centre in Owo, where he died.