The traditional ruler of Iyani-Akoko, in Akoko North West
Local Government Area of Ondo State, the Oniyani of Iyani Akoko, Oba Joel
Sunday Daodu, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
He was kidnapped along Ose Oba Akoko axis of Ikare-Owo road,
the same spot where the former Regent of Akungba-Akoko was kidnapped two years
ago.
Confirming the incident, Public Relations Officer of the
Ondo State Police Command, Femi Joseph, told Channels Television that men of
the command were searching for the hoodlums.
He assured that the monarch would soon be rescued and the
abductors arrested.
Joseph urged people of the community and the entire state
not to panic, stating that the police is on top of the situation and that their
lives and property are adequately protected.
A fellow traditional ruler in the area, the Owa of
Ogbagi-Akoko, Oba Victor Adetona, who went with the police to the scene also
confirmed the incident.
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,
Segun Ajiboye, expressed shock at the abduction of the monarch, describing it
as unfortunate.
By Wale Odunsi
