Ekiti Traditional Rulers Mourn Slain Monarch

Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has commiserated with its counterpart in Ondo State.

News Rain  Nigeria gathered that the Chairman of Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers and the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, Oba Adebanji Ajibade Alabi Afuntade I, who spoke on behalf of his colleagues in Ekiti commiserated with the Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Government and the entire people of Ondo State on the shocking and dastardly killing of the Olufon of Ifon, Oba Adegoke Adeusi on 26th November 2020 by criminal elements.

In a statement signed by Chief Ajibade Olubunmi the Media Adviser to the Alawe of Ilawe Ekiti, the Alawe also consoled members of the immediate family of the late Olufon, praying to God to grant them the fortitude to bear this great loss.

Ekiti Traditional Rulers Mourn Slain Monarch

Oba Alabi said that it was unfortunate and painful that the Olufon was killed by unknown gunmen while on his way to his domain after an official engagement and prayed that God will grant his soul eternal rest. The Chairman of Ekiti Monarchs described this ugly development as worrisome and injurious to the tradition and customs of Yoruba land.

He noted that the death of the late Olufon has further buttressed and exemplified the point that the issue of insecurity should be handled with the seriousness it deserves. He called on the federal and state governments to further increase adequate air and land surveillance to be able to know the hideouts of the criminals for appropriate action.

Meanwhile, Oba Alabi also called on all Nigerians to be security-conscious and be ready to support the government in the onerous task of ensuring security in our communities. The time is now for Amotekun to commence its operational phase throughout the southwest geopolitical zone as a panacea for insecurity in the zone, especially during this season of yuletide.