Gunmen on Thursday night, February 2, invaded the palace of a traditional ruler, the Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti local government area of Kwara State, General Segun Aremu (rtd).
They shot him d3ad, kidnapped his wife and 2 others.
The state government has confirmed the k!lling in a statement signed by Rafiu Ajakaye, the chief press secretary to the governor.
The statement:
”Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has condemned the k!lling of Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti Local Government, HRH retd General Segun Aremu. The monarch was reportedly shot d3ad in his palace on Thursday night by some unknown gunmen, who also whisked away his wife and two others.
“The governor 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.”
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