Gunmen last night invaded the palace of Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti local government area of Kwara state and killed the traditional ruler of the community, General Segun Aremu (rtd).
The gunmen also whisked away the wife of the monarch and two others.
Koro in Kwara is the neighbour town of Irele/Oke Ako/Ipao/Oke Aiyedun and Ikole of Ekiti state.
The Kwara/Ekiti brothers share farm boundries.The comunities had in recent time become the hub of killing and kidnappings.
The state government has confirmed the killing of the monarch and the abduction of three others including his wife.
The governor in a statement by his chief press secretary Rafiu Ajakaye, late Thursday night condemned the development, which he said was reckless, shocking, and abominable.
He charged the security agencies not to spare any resources to track down the perpetrators, free the spouse and others taken away, and bring them to book.
“We will certainly get the perpetrators and ensure that this is their last crime against humanity. My profound condolences go to the people of Koro. Our hearts are broken, and we stand by them at this time and always,” the governor said in a statement signed by his chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
