Agamo Monarch killing sparks manhunt as Ondo Police track gunmen who murdered Oba Kehinde Falodun in Akure North

The Ondo State Police Command has launched a manhunt for the killers of the monarch of Agamo Community in Akure North Local Government Area, Oba Kehinde Falodun, following his fatal attack on Wednesday evening.

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According to police authorities, armed men stormed the palace and forcibly took the traditional ruler from his residence before fleeing the scene. The monarch was later found a few metres away with gunshot wounds and was confirmed dead.

DSP Abayomi Jimoh, Police Public Relations Officer for the command, confirmed the Agamo Monarch Killing in a statement issued on Thursday.

He said information about the incident was received at about 7:50 p.m. from a community leader, High Chief Ajewole Clement of New Town, Itaogbolu.

“Approximately six armed men stormed the residence of the monarch, forcibly took him from his compound and fled the scene.

The victim was later found a few metres away with gunshot wounds and was confirmed dead at the scene,” Jimoh said.

He added that investigations had commenced and that security operatives had intensified monitoring and surveillance across the area to prevent further breakdown of law and order.

Community sources, however, alleged that about 10 armed men invaded the area and initially attempted to kidnap the monarch before the attack turned fatal.

The killing comes amid heightened security concerns in Akure North. Last month, suspected bandits abducted a pregnant woman, Mary Jesulayomi, in Ayede Community within the same local government area.

She was later released after a ransom was reportedly paid. Days later, the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun, arrested 12 suspects linked to banditry in the area.

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Police authorities have assured residents that efforts are ongoing to apprehend those responsible for the Agamo Monarch Killing and restore calm to the community.