Tension has gripped Ahungha Village in the Agamo area of Ondo State following the abduction and killing of the traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledon, by suspected gunmen on Tuesday evening.
The Ondo State Police Command confirmed the incident through its spokesperson, Jimoh Abayomi. According to the Command, the assailants forcibly took the monarch from his residence to an unknown location. His body was later found just a few metres from his compound, bearing gunshot wounds, and he was confirmed dead at the scene.
In response, the Divisional Police Officer, supported by the Command’s tactical units, quickly mobilised officers alongside local security outfits, including the Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun), local hunters, and vigilante groups.
Teams have been combing surrounding bushes and nearby communities in a bid to apprehend the perpetrators.
The Police Command stated that efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest those responsible. Security operations have been intensified across the area to protect residents and prevent a breakdown of law and order.
Authorities reassured the public of their commitment to bringing the attackers to justice and urged anyone with credible information to report immediately to the nearest police station or contact the Command directly.
