Tag: Ekiti Monarch
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JUST IN: Kidnapped Ekiti monarch regains freedom
The Eleda of Eda-Ile in Ekiti East local government area of Ekiti State, Oba Benjamin Osho, who was abducted by gunmen last week, has regained his freedom. The traditional ruler was abducted while working in his farm in the community last Thursday and whisked away to an unknown destination. The kidnappers had earlier demanded N20…
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Amotekun: How we secured release of kidnaped Ekiti monarch, arrested ‘mastermind’ behind abduction
The Obadu of Ilemeso Ekiti in the Oye Local Government area of Ekiti State, Oba David Oyewumi, who was kidnapped in his palace on Thursday, has regained freedom. The Ekiti Amotekun Corps Commander, Brig Gen. Joe Komolafe, said the traditional ruler was rescued at Obbo Ile in Kwara State with the support of the vigilante…
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Ekiti monarch falls sick in prison as court adjourns case till January 19
The murder trial involving the Olukere of Ikere- Ekiti, Oba Ganiyu Obaasoyin, was stalled at the Ado-Ekiti Magistrate’s Court on Monday due to the monarch’s illness in prison. A prison officer, Mr. O. Osamuyiwa, told the court presided over by Mrs. Dupe Afeniforo that the Olukere was “seriously sick” and on admission at the prison…
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Court remands Ekiti monarch, five others in prison for alleged murder
An Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday ordered that the Olukere of Ikere-Ekiti, Obasoyin Ganiyu, 50, and five other persons be remanded in prison over alleged conspiracy, attempted murder and murder. The other accused persons are Ajewole Sunday, 25; Adetowoju Bode, 27; Kayode Michael, 31; Olowolafe Tola, 32 and Aluko Taiwo, 32. The accused were…