Thieves raid Ogun monarch palace, steal crown, staff of office

<p>Suspected thieves have reportedly raided the palace of the Olu of Ogunmakin town in Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, late Oba James Sodiya, carting away his staff of office and crown.</p>, <p>The attackers reportedly broke into the palace of the late monarch, who died barely two months ago, on Thursday.</p>, <p>Confirming the incident, the Ogun State Police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, while addressing the newsmen in Abeokuta on Saturday, disclosed that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime.</p>, <p>Describing the incident as an abominable act, Odutola stated that “the police had recovered the crown but are still searching for the staff of office.</p>, <p>“The suspects, Oke Oladipupo,Amusa Kazeem and Johnson Oluwole, were alleged to have entered the house where the property of the late king was kept at about 2:00 hours on October 12, 2023. An act described as an abomination.</p>, <p>“The staff of the office has not been recovered, but intensive action is ongoing to recover it. The suspects have been arrested and are undergoing interrogation.”</p>