From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The head of the aborigine Ogboni fraternity, Oba Adetoyese Olakisan, and two others have reportedly died in an accident while chasing kidnappers of his wives in Osun State.
In the accident was a police officer in charge of Oke-mesi in Obokun Local Government and one other woman.
It was gathered that two wives of Olakisan were kidnapped in the early hours of yesterday, and the deceased chased the kidnappers to the bush.
Findings showed that the deceased was returning from a search of those kidnapped when they were involved in an accident.
The Osun State police spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the incident said: “The vehicle veered off the road and rammed into a tree. They were all rushed to the hospital, but they all died. The police are still inside the forest to rescue those that were kidnapped.”