Akirun: One killed as new monarch attempts to access locked palace
One person was reportedly shot dead , yesterday, in Ikirun, Osun State, as the new Akirun of Ikirun, Oba Yinusa Akadiri, and a group of persons tried to force their way into the palace (that had been locked and sealed off with traditional charms). It was gathered that in the process of being resisted by some residents of the community, an imbroglio ensued and the victim was reportedly shot dead and part of the palace set ablaze. It will be recalled that Some people in the town, who had been calling for a reversal of Akadiri’s appointment and installation, allegedly locked up the palace to deny the installed Oba access to the palace. An eye witness, said that some youths had gathered at the Oja-Oba area where the palace was located yesterday morning waiting for the Monarch's arrival. "As soon as the policemen arrived the palace main entrance with some herbalists, they neutralise the charm therein and forced the gate opened, but could not open the gate to the main...