A retired Army General and traditional ruler, Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti Local government area of Kwara state, Segun Aremu has been killed by unknown gunmen.
The monarch was killed Thursday night in his home by the assailants who also abducted his wife, and other two persons.
The killing marked the worsening state of abduction and insecurity in the country in the last few months, amidst public outrage that the government is not doing enough to rein in the problem.
In neighbouring Ekiti State, kidnappers, on Monday killed two traditional rulers, while some primary school pupils were also abducted, and their whereabout yet unknown as at the time of this publication.
Confirming the killing of the Kwara traditional ruler, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye said security agencies have ordered by the governor to find the perpetrators of the act.
Governor Abdul Rahman Abdulrasaq, according to the statement, said the government will not spare any resources to ensure that the gunmen were tracked down.
The statement said: “Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has condemned the killing of Olukoro of Koro in Ekiti Local Government, HRH retd General Segun Aremu. The monarch was reportedly shot dead in his palace on Thursday night by some unknown gunmen, who also whisked away his wife and two others.
“The governor condemned the development, which he said was reckless, shocking, and abominable. He charged the security agencies not to spare any resources to track down the perpetrators, free the spouse and others taken away, and bring them to book.
“We will certainly get the perpetrators and ensure that this is their last crime against humanity. My profound condolences go to the people of Koro. Our hearts are broken, and we stand by them at this time and always.”
On Thursday, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed the Inspector General of Police, IGP, to arrest the criminals in the killing of the two monarchs in Ekiti State.
