Some unknown armed men have reportedly kidnapped the traditional ruler of Oso Ajowa-Akoko, Oba Clement Olukotun, in the Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State.
It was gathered that the monarch was abducted on Thursday at about 10.15pm, at his residence and taken to an unknown destination.
A source narrated that when the gunmen stormed the residence of the victim, they shot sporadically into the air. They also shot at the main door of the monarch’s residence to gain access into building.
The source said, “When they (hoodlums) got to the house, they surrounded the building and started ordering the monarch and other occupants to open the door and surrender willingly, but nobody answered. At this point, they started shooting.
“They destroyed the main door and entered. They terrorised Kabiyesi and his family members before dragging him out and taking him away. None of the family members had been contacted, but we knew they were kidnappers.”
The source, however, noted that nobody was killed during the criminal operation, which he said lasted for about 30 minutes.
The Public Relations Officer of Ondo State Police Command, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, confirmed the development, saying investigation has commenced into the matter.
“It is true but the details of the incident are still not clear, however, police from the divisional police headquarters at Oke-Agbe, headquarters of Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State have been deployed in the town to launch investigation into the incident,” the PPRO said.