Truck crushes five to death in Ondo
The victims were said to be traders who were heading for the popular Ogbese Market, on the outskirts of Akure.
The victims were said to be traders who were heading for the popular Ogbese Market, on the outskirts of Akure.
The Ondo lawmaker described Mr Aiyedatiwa as a role model for good governance in the country.
Miss Olayemi said she was beaten many times and denied food. She, however, said the kidnappers did not rape her.
The chairman was the first to die and was immediately replaced by his vice, who has also died.
The police are yet to ascertain the identity of the killers.
The two Ondo communities have been at loggerheads for months over a boundary dispute.
Ode and Isinigbo communities are at loggerheads over their boundary.
About 13 people are still in a hospital as a result of injuries sustained from the blast.
Police say the explosion may have been an accident.
The incident occurred barely 24 hours after a police inspector was shot dead.
The monarch was the one who raised the alarm over the kidnapping of a woman and her step-son on Sunday.
The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of N10 million
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