The traditional ruler of Igbesi community in the Isin local government area of Kwara, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, who was recently rescued from abductors, has died.
Tribune Online gathered that the monarch died early Saturday morning after a brief illness in a private hospital following his release on August 27.
The death of the traditional ruler of Igbesi-land was announced on Saturday by the National President of Omo Ibile Igbomina, Bisi Fakayode.
Fakayode, who expressed sadness over the development, prayed for the repose of the monarch’s soul.
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The monarch’s son, Prince Olasunkanmi, also confirmed the death.
“Yes, the news is true. He died after a brief illness following his release. We took him to the hospital, hoping he would survive, but he died there very early this morning.”
Also, the coordinator of the Kwara South Joint Security Watch, Elder Olaitan Oyin Zubair, in a tribute, said, “With deep sorrow, we received the news of the passing of Oba Onigbesi of Igbesi.
“We have lost a committed son of Igbesi and a revered monarch.
“On behalf of myself, my family, and all members of Joint Security Watch Kwara South, including all security operatives who participated in the rescue of the late Oba Oyinloye, we commiserate with his immediate family, the entire Igbesi people, and the Isin LGA over this monumental loss.
“It is indeed saddening that despite our efforts to save his life, it ended in futility”.
“We strongly suspect that the late Oba Oyinloye died from the trauma he suffered during his abduction.
“As a matter of fact, he looked too feeble after the rescue. We had wished and prayed that he would be alive.
“Our only solace is that he was rescued, and that he passed on in the hands of his loved ones”.
Also, the Igbomina Elders Council, under the leadership of Chief Solo Olaoye, has commiserated with the family, Igbesi Community, Isin Traditional Council, and the people of Isin LG on the death of Oba Oyinloye.
In a statement signed by the secretary of the group, Chief Layi Ogundele, the people said that the death was an aftermath of the monarch’s recent abduction, “by the evil men and subsequent rescue by security operatives.
“This is another avoidable death, too many in Igbomina land. While we commend our security personnel’s efforts, we urge the governments at all levels to continue to confront this hydraheaded moster, i.e. kidnapping and banditry in Igbomina land until sanity returns to our land”.