Nigeria, Jan. 1 -- Gunmen have kidnapped a traditional ruler in Kwara State, the Aniwo 1 of Aafin community in Ifelodun Local Government Area, Oba Simeon Olaonipekun, and one of his sons, Olaolu Olaonipekun, during a late-night attack on his palace.

The PUNCH, which first reported the incident, said the attack occurred on Wednesday night, when about eight armed men stormed the palace around 8 p.m., firing shots and demanding to see the traditional ruler and his wife.

A family member who was inside the palace at the time told The PUNCH that panic broke out as the attackers began shooting when occupants tried to secure the building.

"Around 8 p.m., I noticed some strange movements outside and alerted those inside. We started locking the ...