The Attah and Paramount Ruler of Aiyede Kingdom, Ekiti State, His Royal Majesty Oba Alhaji Abdul Mumini Adebayo Orishagbemi, was on Sunday night attacked by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
This was contained in a statement by Media and Publicity consultant to the traditional ruler, Prince Bashir Adefaka on Monday..
Kabiyesi, whose security guards provided by Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were withdrawn recently for no given reason, was returning to Ijero Ekiti when he was accosted by the criminal elements, on a spot between Isan and Iludun, in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the state.
The gunmen opened fire on his SUV during which one of the bullets hit the Kabiyesi on his left leg. He was rushed to a specialist hospital in Oye, Oye Ekiti Local Government and is now responding to treatment.
Good news, apart from his life being saved, is also that no other member of his entourage got hurt.
-Eagle Online
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