Obadu of Ilemosho kidnapped during palace raid in Ekiti

monarch abduction Ekiti State palace raid kidnapping Obadu of Ilemosho

Gunmen invaded the palace of the Obadu of Ilemosho, Oba David Adegboyega, in Ekiti State, kidnapping the monarch and his family members. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm on a Thursday in the Ilemosho-Ekiti community.

The attackers reportedly gained entry through the palace fence, fired shots into the air, and assaulted members of the royal family before forcibly taking the monarch. The abduction has caused widespread fear in the community, leading some local farmers to relocate to neighboring towns.

ASP Sunday Abutu, spokesperson for the Ekiti Police Command, confirmed the kidnapping and stated that the State Commissioner of Police, Tunde Mobayo, has ordered a manhunt to rescue the monarch and apprehend the suspects.

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Ekiti State Police Command · Ilemosho-Ekiti · Oba David Adegboyega

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