Chaos erupted in the Idogun community, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Friday as some angry youths reportedly beat up the town’s monarch, Oba Moses Bakare, his wife, and his son, identified as Victor.
The incident took place during the annual New Yam festival, and the monarch was injured, while his wife was reportedly beaten and stripped half-naked by the enraged adolescents.
Though the cause of the attack was not immediately determined, a resident of the town, who requested anonymity for fear of retaliation, claimed certain inhabitants had long been at odds with the king.
The source stated, “The angry youths really assaulted the monarch and his wife and son. We don’t know what caused it, but we know that some youths in the community don’t like the Oba; we don’t know why.
“If not for the swift intervention of security operatives, the matter would have degenerated to a full-blown crisis in the town.”
Confirming the occurrence, State Police Public Relations Officer Olayinka Ayanlade informed the press that an inquiry had begun.
“The case is under investigation, and we are leaving no stone unturned in ensuring that justice is served,” the PPRO stated.
