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Tinubu condemns killing of traditional rulers in Ekiti, orders immediate rescue of kidnapped pupils

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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State, the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola.

According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu condemned what he called mindless and brutal bloodletting, and vowed that the perpetrators would not escape justice.

The President condoled with the families and subjects of the traditional rulers, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, and the people of Ekiti State on the development.

In the same vein, the President has directed the immediate rescue of pupils and teachers kidnapped around Eporo-Ekiti area of the state.

As security of life and property is the primary responsibility of government, the President assured Nigerians that the nation’s security architecture was being robustly fortified for better and expected outcomes.