Kwara: Oba Iwedunmoye of Igbesi dies days after rescue from abductors

The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died days after he was rescued from kidnappers in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.

His death was announced on Saturday by the National President of Omo Ibile Igbomina, Bisi Fakayode, who expressed sadness over the development and prayed for the repose of the monarch’s soul.

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.”

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 that participated in the rescue of the late Oba Oyinloye, we commiserate with his immediate family, the entire Igbesi people, and Isin LGA over this monumental loss.

“It is indeed saddening that despite our efforts to save his life, it ended in futility.”

Zubair said, “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.”

The coordinator, further prayed Almighty God to grant his soul eternal rest in His kingdom, and also grant the family and the entire Igbesi Community the fortitude to bear this irreplaceable loss.