More Than 11 Yoruba Monarchs Abducted or Killed in Boko Haram Attacks
Security reports indicate that over 11 traditional rulers from Yoruba communities have been abducted or killed by Boko Haram militants in recent days. The wave of attacks has forced more than 30 monarchs to abandon their palaces in fear. Authorities from Ondo, Ekiti, Kwara and Kogi states are investigating the incidents. Here are the affected monarchs by name, title and location: 1. Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun – Alagamo of Agamo, Akure North LGA, Ondo State 2. Oba Segun Aremu (Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole) – Olukoro of Koro, Ekiti LGA, Kwara State 3. Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin – Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Ekiti State 4. Oba Samuel Olatunji Olusola (Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola) – Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Ekiti State 5. Oba Adegoke Adeusi – Olufon of Ifon, Ondo State 6. Baale of Ogbayo – Oke-Ode, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State 7. Oba Salman Olátúnjí Aweda – Asamu of Olayinka, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State 8. Oba J.D. Ogunyanda Ilufemiloye (Oba James Dada Ogunyanda) – Obalohun of Okoloke, Yagba West LGA, Kogi State 9. Oba Kamilu Salami – Ojibara of Bayagan-Ile, Kwara State 10. Oba Simeon Olaonipekun – Oniwo of Afin, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State 11. Adeniyi Adelana – Traditional ruler of Ode Oriya Village, Owo LGA, Ondo State
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