The royal stool of Igbesi Land is in mourning as Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I has passed on, just days after regaining his freedom from the hands of kidnappers in Kwara State.
The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has joined his ancestors, leaving his subjects and the entire Kwara State in deep grief. The revered traditional ruler passed away shortly after he was rescued from kidnappers who had held him captive in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.
A Painful End to a Harrowing Ordeal
The news of the monarch’s passing has sent shockwaves across the state and beyond. Many Nigerians had breathed a sigh of relief when word broke that the Oba had regained his freedom, only to be hit with the devastating news of his death shortly after.
The ugly trend of kidnapping traditional rulers — men who are pillars of their communities and custodians of our culture — continues to raise serious concerns about the security situation in many parts of Nigeria. No community deserves to watch their king snatched away in such a cruel manner.
Security Concerns in Focus
This incident once again shines a harsh spotlight on the growing insecurity plaguing communities across Nigeria, particularly in rural local government areas where security presence remains thin. Traditional rulers, who are often seen as the closest form of governance to the grassroots, are increasingly becoming targets — and that is deeply troubling.
The people of Igbesi Land now face the double burden of mourning a beloved king while grappling with the circumstances that led to his untimely death.
A Community in Mourning
As condolences pour in from across Kwara State and Nigeria at large, the thoughts of many remain with the royal family, the chiefs, and the good people of Igbesi Land during this incredibly difficult time.
May the soul of Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I rest in perfect peace, and may his community find the strength to heal and move forward in his honour.
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