The traditional ruler of Owa-Onire in Kwara South Senatorial District, Kwara State, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.
He and his wife, as well as their driver, were reportedly kidnapped.
Okasanmi Ajayi, the State Police Public Relations Officer, verified the development to DAILY POST on Saturday.
Okasanmi stated that two individuals are presently in police custody in connection with the case.
He disclosed that the wife of the monarch had been rescued, while efforts were ongoing to rescue the two remaining victims.
According to Okasanmi, the State Police Commissioner, Paul Odama, has dispatched teams of investigators along with the vigilante to the scene.
The spokesman said a detailed report would be made public as soon as investigation into the matter was concluded.
It is the first kidnap case since the new police commissioner assumed office last month.
