Unknown Gunmen have reportedly shot and killed Oba Isreal Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon, Ondo State.
He was said to have been shot at Elegbeka area while returning to Ifon after attending the council of Obas meeting in Akure on Thursday
He was rushed to the Federal medical centre Owo where he died of gunshots wounds.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Tee Leo-Ikoro, confirmed the incident .
He described the incident as sad and very unfortunate, saying the bandits also kidnapped two persons in the convoy after shooting the monarch.
Leo-Ikoro noted that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Bolaji Salami, has directed all police divisions in the area to swing into action.
He stated that the police personnel would work with other security agencies to apprehend the bandits and secure the release of the victims.
