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Gunmen Kill Monarch, Abduct Wife, Two Others In Kwara
Eko Hot Blog reports that unknown gunmen have reportedly killed the Olukoro of Koro, HRH retd General Segun Aremu, in Ekiti Local Government of Kwara State.
The monarch was reportedly shot dead in his palace on Thursday night by unknown gunmen, who also kidnapped his wife and two others.
Reacting to the attack, the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye, condemned the development and said it was “reckless, shocking, and abominable.”
Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq
The governor also charged the security agencies to go after the perpetrators of the evil and free the late monarch’s wife and two others abducted.
The statement reads, “We will certainly get the perpetrators and ensure that this is their last crime against humanity.”
Governor Abdulrazaq also commiserated with the people of Koro.
He added, “My profound condolences go to the people of Koro. Our hearts are broken, and we stand by them at this time and always.”
Nigerian Police
The latest attack brings the number of slain monarchs in the last one week to three. Recall that some unknown gunmen had on Monday killed Two monarchs in Ekiti State.
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