Nigeria, Feb. 19 -- Suspected gunmen have reportedly killed the traditional ruler of Ahungha Village in the Agamo area of Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledun, during a failed abduction attempt.

A family source disclosed that about 10 armed men stormed the monarch's palace around 7:10 p.m. on Wednesday in an attempt to kidnap him. According to the source, the attackers engaged the monarch in a struggle when he resisted being taken away.

It was gathered that the assailants allegedly shot at the monarch several times, but the bullets did not penetrate his body. He was thereafter reportedly dragged out of the palace, where he was struck on the head with a hard object.

His lifeless body was later disco...