Ondo State security agencies vow to apprehend Agamo monarch killers following the murder of Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledon during a failed abduction

Heads of security agencies in Ondo State have pledged to apprehend the suspects responsible for the killing of Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledon, the Alagamo of Agamo, less than 24 hours after the monarch was murdered.

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The incident occurred on Wednesday night during a failed abduction attempt in Akure North Local Government Area.

A high-powered joint security delegation, led by the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, inspected the scene alongside the Commander of the 32 Brigade Artillery, the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the Director of the Department of State Services.

CP Lawal visited the palace to offer condolences to the bereaved family and the community.

Preliminary investigations revealed that six masked gunmen invaded the monarch’s residence, abducted him, and fatally shot him a few metres from his palace.

Lawal described the attack as a “coordinated criminal act” and confirmed that additional personnel and tactical assets had been deployed to track the perpetrators.

“The security agencies will not rest until those responsible for this heinous crime are identified and arrested,” Lawal said.

He added that the operation would be intelligence-driven, conducted in collaboration with sister agencies, and extend to adjoining communities and forest routes to prevent escape.

The Commissioner commended Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his leadership and operational support, which has strengthened the command’s capacity to respond swiftly.

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Residents have been urged to provide actionable information to security agencies, with assurances that their identities will be protected.