Assassins Murder Ogun Monarch, Burn His Corpse and Car

The traditional ruler of Owo town in Ogun State, Oba Patrick Fasinu, has been gruesomely murdered by assassins who waylaid him on his way back home.

The late Fasinu had reportedly gone for a meeting of traditional rulers in Ilaro on Wednesday.

According to report, he dropped off his driver along the way and was heading home in his Camry car when his assailants struck.

The assassins dragged Oba Patrick Fasinu out of his car, hacked him with an axe and took him back to his car, which was set on fire before they fled the scene.

The monarch’s charred remains were recovered on Thursday by policemen from the state command.

A family source said the attackers went away with the Oba’s phone.

“He went for a meeting of traditional rulers in Ilaro. He explained that blood traces were seen in a bush near the scene, including a bloodstained axe.”

 

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the incident.

Oyeyemi said, “The monarch was gruesomely murdered. He was burnt to death in his car. We have started investigations already. The driver is in our custody and we will get to the root of the case.”