The police in Osun State have confirmed the death of a traditionalist, the Oba Ogboni Agbaye and Awise Iwase of Yorubaland, Oba Adetoyese Olakisan, at Imesi-Ile in Obokun LGA.
Police spokesperson in the state, SP Yemisi Opalola, said Oba Olakisan died in a car crash while searching for his kidnapped wives.
Opalola explained that gunmen invaded Olakisan’s residence on Sunday and whisked away his two wives, following which the oba embarked on a rescue mission.
He said, “The Ogboni Agbaye and the police officer in charge of Oke-Imesi were in the vehicle with another woman when they had the accident. They were rushed to the hospital where they all died.
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“Police operatives are, however, still inside the forest to rescue the kidnapped women.’’ (NAN)