Suspected Killers Of Ifon Monarch Arrested (Full Gist)

Operatives of the Ondo Security Network Agency also known as Amotekun Corps have apprehended some suspected killers of the traditional ruler of Ifon in Ose local government, Oba Israel Adeusi, the Olufon of Ifon.

This was made known by Commander of the security outfit, Adetunji Adeleye while speaking at a press conference on Wednesday.

He expressed that the suspects were arrested by a combined team of security operatives.

He stated that security operatives stormed Elegbaka forest after the killing of the monarch, rescuing four kidnapped victims during the search for the killers of Oba Adeusi.

According to the Amotekun commander, the arrested suspects were undergoing interrogations.

Adeleye also disclosed that surveillance has been mounted at the farm of Chief Olu Falae to prevent further attacks on the farm by suspected herdsmen.

Recall that the late Oluifon of Ifon was said to have been shot near Elegbeka village along the Benin-Akure highway while returning to his community after a meeting in Akure, the Ondo State capital.