Ondo high chief killed by ‘accidental discharge’ during colleague’s funeral rites
Tragedy struck at the weekend in Ayeka community in Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State when a high chief was fatally shot in the head during funeral rites. The victim, who was among the chiefs conducting the ceremony, died instantly after a firearm was accidentally discharged amid the rituals. According to eyewitness accounts and […] Ondo high chief killed by ‘accidental discharge’…
In a tragic incident in Ayeka community, Ondo State, a high chief was killed by an accidental discharge during the funeral rites of one of his colleagues. The event, which involved traditional funeral proceedings, abruptly halted when a firearm was fired, leading to the victim's instant death. Eyewitnesses and video footage suggest that the shooting may have occurred when celebrants discharged firearms into the air as part of customary festivities.
The identities of the victim and the deceased high chief have not been disclosed at the time of reporting. According to Abayomi Jimoh, the Police Public Relations Officer in Ondo State, one person has been arrested in connection with the incident, and an investigation has been launched.
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