Another Ogun Traditional Ruler Burnt To Death by Unknown Persons

Reports from Olowe a village in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, say the traditional ruler of the village, Chief Akin Muheedeen, have been burnt to death by yet-to-be-identified persons.

The killing and burning of the Chief Muheedeen is coming about a month after that of the Olu of Agodo, Oba Ayinde Odetola who was also killed and burnt in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state.

Reports indicated that the community head had gone out to observe the Morning Prayer at the mosque before the fire was discovered within his compound.

Family sources said some unknown persons broke in through the window to gain access to where the man was killed before setting him ablaze.

When contacted, Ogun State Police Command spokesman, Mr Abimbola Oyeyemi said he was awaiting briefing on the incident.

Wale Oluokun