Gunmen in Kwara state have abducted the traditional ruler of Owa-Onire in the Kwara South Senatorial District Area of the state.
It was gathered that the traditional ruler was reportedly kidnapped alongside his wife and driver.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the State police command, Okasanmi Ajayi, confirmed the development to newsmen.
Okasanmi disclosed that two suspects have been arrested concerning the matter.
He disclosed that the wife of the monarch had been rescued, while efforts were ongoing to rescue the two remaining victims.
According to Okasanmi, the State Police Commissioner, Paul Odama, has dispatched teams of investigators along with the vigilantes to the scene.
The spokesman said the Police will soon give a detailed report on the case as soon as investigation was concluded on it.