Security forces have assumed control of Koro town, which is located in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The action was taken in response to a tragic shooting incident that occurred on Thursday night, resulting in the death of the Onikoro of Koro, Oba Segun Aremu, in his palace.
Additionally, the gunmen also abducted the monarch’s wife and two neighbors during the attack.
In order to ensure the safety of the town’s residents, the area has been secured by the police, Nigerian Army soldiers, and other security personnel.
A local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, provided this information to Punch Newspaper.
The source said, “Policemen and soldiers have come here to the town. They are present here, fully armed with their Armoured Personnel Carrier and have commenced a stop-and-search operation on residents to ensure that there is security.
“They are not harassing any passerby; they are just here to prevent the recurrence of the tragedy. They have been joined by local vigilante groups and hunters in town, and they have been combing the forests in the town to catch bandits or kidnappers that might be nesting in the forest and possibly rescue their victims.”
The younger brother of the deceased monarch revealed to the newspaper that the town had been plagued by bandits for many years, causing many locals to leave their farms for safety.
The Kwara State Police Command spokesperson, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, released a statement on Friday stating that an investigation had been initiated and promised to arrest and prosecute the individuals responsible for the murder of the monarch.
