Kwara Monarch and two others killed in attack by gunmen

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have stormed the palace of the Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, resulting in the tragic death of Oba Peter Segun Aremu. Alongside the monarch, his wife and two others were also abducted during the incident.

The state government has confirmed the occurrence, with Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq expressing his shock and horror at the reckless act.

the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, the governor strongly condemned the killing of the traditional ruler and the abduction of his wife and others.

He urged the security agencies to spare no effort in tracking down the culprits, rescuing the victims, and ensuring that justice is served. The police in Kwara State have also pledged to investigate the attack thoroughly and bring the criminals to justice, offering their condolences to the affected family and community.

Koro, located in Kwara, is a town that shares its borders with Irele, Oke Ako, Ipao, Oke Aiyedun, and Ikole in Ekiti State.

These neighboring towns in Kwara and Ekiti have a commonality in their agricultural lands. Unfortunately, these communities have recently experienced a surge in violence, with three traditional rulers being targeted, resulting in the tragic loss of two lives. This area has unfortunately become a hotbed for killings and kidnappings in recent times.