The Attah and Paramount Ruler of Aiyede Kingdom in Ekiti state, Oba, AbdulMumini Orishagbemi was Sunday night at about 9.30pm attacked by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers.
This is contained in a statement by the Media and Publicity Consultant to the Attah of Aiyede Kingdom, Bashir Adefaka made available to ASHENEWS on Monday.
“Kabiyesi, whose security guards provided by Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were withdrawn recently for no given reason, was returning Ijero Ekiti when he got accosted by the criminal elements, on a spot at between Isan and Iludun, in Ilejemeje local government area of the state.
“The gunmen opened fire on SUV car during which one of the bullets that penetrated from the owner side of the vehicle hit the Kabiyesi on his left leg. He was rushed to a specialist hospital in Oye, Oye Ekiti local government and is now responding to treatment.
“Good news, apart from his life being saved, is also that no other member of his entourage got hurt,” the statement reads.
