Gunmen stormed the palace of Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo in Akure North, abducting and shooting him dead on Wednesday evening
Horror in Ondo: Gunmen Storm Palace, Abduct and Kill Alagamo of Agamo, Oba Kehinde Falodun
Gunmen have assassinated a respected traditional ruler in Ondo State, shooting dead Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo community in Akure North Local Government Area.
The brutal attack unfolded on Wednesday evening around 7:10 p.m., according to a statement released Thursday by the Ondo State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh.
The first distress call reached the Itaogbolu Divisional Police Headquarters around 7:50 p.m. from High Chief Ajewole Clement of New Town, Itaogbolu. He reported that about six armed men had invaded the monarch’s residence, forcibly removed Oba Falodun from his compound, and fled the scene.
“The victim was later found a few metres away with gunshot wounds. He was confirmed dead at the scene,” Jimoh stated.
Responding swiftly, the Divisional Police Officer mobilized tactical teams from the command headquarters. They were joined by local security outfits including Atuluse Security, local hunters, and Amotekun operatives in a massive combing operation across adjoining bushes and surrounding areas.
“Efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects,” Jimoh added. “Monitoring and surveillance activities have been intensified across the area to ensure the safety of residents and prevent further breakdown of law and order.”
The police spokesperson reassured the public that a thorough investigation is underway.
“The public are assured that no stone will be left unturned in bringing those responsible for the heinous act to justice,” he said.
Authorities have appealed for credible information from members of the public, urging anyone with useful leads to contact the nearest police station or reach out directly to the command.
The killing has sent shockwaves through the Agamo community and broader Akure North axis, heightening concerns over rising insecurity targeting traditional institutions in the region. Read More
