A
mentally deranged person has reportedly stabbed to death the traditional ruler
of Odo-Oro Ekiti, in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti state, Oba Gbadebo
Ogunsakin.
The
incident which our correspondent gathered took place on Monday, had thrown the
community into mourning.
Some
of the residents of the community, who volunteered information on the incident,
said the traditional ruler was stabbed with knife by the mentally deranged
person shortly after the late traditional ruler had a council meeting with his
chiefs.
Police
Public Relations Officer, (PPRO) of the state command , DSP Caleb Ikechukwu,
also confirmed the incident.
He
said, "It is true the incidence actually happened and that policemen have
swooped into action.
"The
person alleged is an unsounded mind fellow and he actually escaped into
the bush after committing the crime, our men are combing the bush to fetch the
suspect out.
"All
I can say for now is that the suspect is within reach and will be put in
custody."
A
resident, Mr Henry Olu, said the mentally deranged person, whose name was
simply given as Kunle was said to be from the royal family of the slain
traditional ruler.
-
Daily Trust
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