Gunmen kidnap Ondo traditional monarch, three others

High Chief Mukaila Bello, a traditional chief in Ikare Akoko, Akoko North East Local Government Area, Ondo State, was kidnapped by gunmen on Thursday evening.

It was gathered that Bello, who was said to be the head of Iku Quarters in the ancient community, was abducted with three other persons

The other victims are Mr Adeniran Adeyemo, Mr Bashiru Adekile and Chief Gbafinro.

According to a source, the victims were kidnapped along Ago Panu area of Owo-Ikare Expressway, while traveling from Akure to Ikare.

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The source said the driver of the car conveying the victims escaped but was shot and he is now receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

It was also learned that the kidnappers were yet to contact families of the victims as at the time of filing this report.

Details later…