How Gunmen Killed Prominent Community Chief In Ondo

By Ayodele Oni

Details of what led to the death of a prominent Chief in Owo, Ondo state have began to unfold as the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, said he had issues with a family over land matters.

Chief Elewere Tunde Ilori was shot dead Wednesday evening at his farm by  gunmen.

According to the Monarch, who was receiving a Government delegation, Chief Elewere had a complaint about another family in respect of a farmland. They were dragged to a Committee to look into the matter.

“I raised a team of chiefs to go and do the inspection of the land and their report seemed to favour Chief Elewere.

“I raised another team again and they went there today. This evening, someone called me and said that I should call the Chiefs that there are reports of possible attack.

“Chief Elewere was very dear to me, very close and very loyal. He carried his Chieftaincy very well.

“We are appealing to the Government to please dig deep so that we will find those behind this ugly incident. I thank the Governor for his swift response and condolences.

“I thank Mr Governor profusely for sending this powerful team. I was talking to him on phone and he showed his concern over this bad occurrence. He told me about his resolve to bring the culprit to book.

The delegation, led by the Deputy Governor, Mr Lucky Ayedatuwa, commiserated with the Olowo and entire community on the death of the Chief.

The Deputy Governor, while delivering the Governor’s message, informed the Olowo of the resolve of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the culprits are brought to book.

“The Governor sent us to come and commiserate with you. It is so painful. In your kingdom, the deceased was one of the most revered Chiefs. We are here to pay our condolence. The Governor said we should assure you that we will not leave any stone unturned to ensure that the culprits are brought to book.”