Two traditional rulers in Ekiti State have been reportedly killed by suspected kidnappers at a community in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti state.

The monarchs; Elesun of Esun-Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsakin and the Onimojo of Imojo-Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olushola were travelling along a community in Ikole Local Government Area before they were ambushed by the suspected kidnappers.

It was gathered that the Alara of Ara Ikole-Ekiti, Oba Adebayo Fatoba escaped from the scene.

Sources said that the monarchs were said to be returning from a security meeting in Irele-Ekiti in a vehicle being driven by Alara when they were attacked along the road.

When contacted, the police spokesman in the state, Sunday Abutu said, “I will get the details and get back please.”

Also speaking, the chairman of the Ajoni Local Council Development Area, Micheal Ogungbemi who confirmed the incident said the gunmen attempted to kidnap the three traditional rulers.