Ondo Monarch Jimoh Abayomi Shot Dead in Kidnapping Attempt
On Wednesday night, Jimoh Abayomi, a monarch in Ondo, was shot dead outside his palace during an attempted kidnapping by six armed men. The incident occurred around 7:50 PM when the assailants forcibly took Abayomi away.
Following the attack, he was found with gunshot injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene. The Ondo State Police, along with a tactical team and local hunters from Amotekun, have mobilized to track down and arrest the perpetrators of this heinous crime.
Efforts are ongoing to monitor activities in the area to ensure the safety of residents and prevent any breakdown of law and order.
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