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Ekiti Residents Reportedly Chased King From His Throne For Aiding Cultism Led By His Son

A king, Oba Edward Ajayi has reportedly been sent parking and chased from his throne during a protest by the residents of Ilogbo-Ekiti for condoning the activities of cultism led by his son Adeleye Ajayi which cause the death of a boy in Ekiti town.

According to a report from a private source to Punch News, the traditional ruler was sent packing alongside his family members.

“The prince and his group have been terrorizing our community with the shield and protection of the palace.

“The people were forced to violence because of failure of the Oba to put his child and his group under check and the death of the boy sparked the riot. Sacred trees usually cut when a king dies have since been cut down while the palace and Oba’s cars were vandalized.

“Seven persons, including the Oba’s son, have been arrested in connection with the incident, while the body of the boy killed has been deposited in the mortuary,”

According to Punch, the police have captured some people including the prince Adeleye Ajayi.

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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