The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the assassination and burning of Ogun monarch, Oba Ayinde Odetola, on Monday by unknown gunmen in Olu of Agodo, Ewekoro Local Government Area of the State.
The Ogun State Police Command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Oyeyemi, disclosed that it was only the traditional ruler that was killed, as against claims that his aides or children were also killed in the incident.
“Yes, it is true. Only the Oba was killed. He was burnt in his car. The Commissioner of Police was there today. The place has been deserted as we speak. But we are trailing the perpetrators and we shall bring them to book,” Oyeyemi said.
Oyeyemi added that the state Commissioner of Police, Lanre Bankole, was at the scene of the incident to assess the situation.
The monarch’s alleged assassination and burning may not be unconnected with the power thussle over the traditional stool.
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