The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye has condemned the recent attacks by bandits on traditional institutions in Ekiti State.
The cleric, spoke against the backdrop of separate attacks on two traditional rulers by gunmen in the state in the last 10 days. While the Elewu of Ewu-Ekiti, Oba Adetutu Ajayi was shot and escaped being kidnapped; the Obadu of Ilemeso-Ekiti, Oba David Oyewumi was abducted in his palace and his whereabouts unknown as of press time.
Adeboye, who spoke in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital yesterday, when he visited the state governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, said traditional institutions “in the state and beyond deserved respect because of the critical roles the institution play in the society.
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Ekiti State police command has confirmed the abduction of Oba David Oyewumi, the Obadu of Ilemeso, in Ekiti State.
Ekiti State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the incident, described it as regrettable.
Abutu said the gunmen stormed the palace with assorted rifles and traumatised the occupants, culminating in the abduction of the monarch.
He said: “Yes, it happened yesterday in his palace. Meanwhile, necessary steps have been taken to rescue him and apprehend the culprits.”
Information gathered said on Thursday evening, the suspected bandits invaded the Palace of Obadu of Ilemeso, Oba David Oyewumi, and abducted the monarch.
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The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, on Saturday, condemned the recent attacks by gunmen on monarchs in Ekiti State, describing the act as flagrant disrespect to traditional institution.
Adeboye, who assured that God would put an end to the reign of terror and violence in Nigeria, however, urged Nigerians to continue to pray for the country’s survival in view of the problems confronting it.
The cleric spoke in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, during a visit to Governor Kayode Fayemi.
He said traditional institution deserved respect because of the critical roles it plays in society, saying, “It is condemnable the flagrant disrespect to our traditional institution in Ekiti state in recent time by gunmen.”