Suspected kidnappers have reportedly murdered two Monarchs in Ekiti State.

The traditional rulers were said to be returning from a security meeting in Irele-Ekiti in a vehicle being driven by one of their colleagues, the Alara of Ikole Ekiti, when they were attacked by men suspected to be kidnappers along a community in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Monday, 29 January 2024.

It was learned that the two monarchs—the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olushola, and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin—were killed in the ambush, while Oba Adebayo Fatoba, the Alara of Ara Ikole-Ekiti, escaped from the scene.

The Chairman of the Ajoni Local Council Development Area, Michael Ogungbemi, confirmed the incident saying the gunmen attempted to kidnap the three traditional rulers.

Speaking with reporters, the State Police Spokesman, Sunday Abutu, said, “I will get the details and get back, please.”

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