Bandits Hacked Ondo Monarch To Death After Palace Invasion – Family

The daughter of the Alagamo of Agamo, Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun, has recounted how suspected bandits invaded the monarch’s palace in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State and killed him on Wednesday evening.

The attackers reportedly stormed the palace around 6 pm, firing gunshots that sent residents of the Agamo community fleeing for safety.

The Olori, wife of the slain monarch, said the gunmen arrived shortly after the king returned from Akure and sat outside the palace to rest.

“He was seated in front of the palace. He went to Akure and came back, saying he would want to rest a bit, so he sat outside,” she said amid tears.

According to her, about 10 armed men invaded the palace, with some stationed at the entrance and others moving inside.

“The bandits just came and started shooting. They were about 10 in number. Three of them were at the entrance while about seven came inside. I ran away; one of them chased me but he did not know how I escaped into a nearby bush. I was shot at but it did not affect me,” she said.

The monarch’s daughter said her father repeatedly told the attackers that he was a king as they beat him and attempted to abduct him before killing him outside the palace.

“They just invaded the palace and kept shooting at the king but the bullets didn’t penetrate. They carried him, but he kept telling them that he was a king. They kept beating him, wanting to take him away,” she said.

The Olori added that the assailants dragged the monarch away while she cried for help.

“They kept dragging my husband and I kept shouting, but nobody could come out to rescue him. They later hit something on his head and his stomach. He has been killed. They were speaking Hausa language,” she said.

The daughter further alleged that the attackers brought out a sharp object after firing sporadically into the air.

“They kept shooting sporadically. Everybody ran for their lives. They carried him three times and baba kept telling them to drop him. Later, they brought out something like a knife and attacked him.

“The king was later killed outside the palace with blood gushing out of his head. He was with the Olori and a female guest when they came. They beat the guest and seized her mobile phone,” she added.

She also claimed the attackers wore clothing similar to that of Fulani herders and entered the community through the Itaogbolu axis.

Confirming the incident, the Ondo State Police Command said it occurred on February 18, 2026, at about 7:10 pm.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, said officers received a report around 7:50 pm that armed men had taken the monarch from his residence.

“The victim was later found a few metres away with gunshot wounds and was confirmed dead at the scene,” the police said.

The Divisional Police Officer and tactical teams, in collaboration with Amotekun operatives, local hunters and vigilantes, have launched a search of nearby bushes for the suspects.

“Efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspects. Monitoring and surveillance activities have been intensified to ensure the safety of residents,” the command added.