The traditional ruler of Iba of Iba Community in Iba Council Development Area of Lagos State, His Royal Highness Goriola Oseni was on Saturday evening kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The gunmen, numbering about 16, reported invaded the community in two boats and announced their presence by shooting sporadically into the air.


Although details of the attack were still sketchy, it was gathered that the gang killed a member of the local vigilante and also allegedly shot and injured the wife of the traditional ruler.

After terrorising the community, the gunmen made away with the traditional ruler and left in their boats through the river.