By Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed a first class traditional ruler in Ondo state, the Olufon of lfon in Ose council area of the state, Oba lsreal Adewusi.
The monarch, who attended the monthly meeting of the state council of Obas’ in Akure, was attacked by the gunmen while returning to his domain.
It was learnt that the gunmen who were hiding in the bush along the highway attacked his vehicle at Elegbeka area and shot severally 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 kidnappers 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, adding that the kidnappers 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 Owo where he gave up the ghost.
