Gunmen have kidnapped the traditional ruler of Oghara in Kabba Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State and killed a female domestic worker identified as Toyin Onare.
The hoodlums also abducted two other Chiefs, (Pa.) David Obadofin, and one Temidayo Elewa, after invading the palace in the early hours of Tuesday.
The State Police spokesman, SP William Aya, who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen arrived at the palace around 3 am and shot sporadically before gaining access to the palace.
Aya added that Chief Obadofin who was a major cashew farmer and a traditional ruler with one of his boys who were resting in the front of his house at the time of the attack.
He said the gunmen whisked the traditional ruler and Temidayo to the bush, adding that one person, however, escaped.
He said Toyin, who was shot at the palace did not die immediately but was confirmed dead at the General Hospital, Kabba, headquarters of the LGA.
SP Aya added that the state Commissioner of police, Hakeem Yusuf, had deployed a tactical team of officers to the area to fish out the perpetrators and rescue the victim.