The Alaagba of Aagba, Oba Rufus Ogunwole, missed death by the whiskers as hoodlums invaded his palace and vandalised the building before destroying vehicles parked within the premises among other important items.
Sources said that the hoodlums first stormed the palace on Wednesday evening and went back later after destroying some valuables.
However, not satisfied with the level of destruction at their first attempt, the miscreants, who were identified to be operating under the name of ‘Odo Oru’, which literally means night youths, returned to complete the destruction of the palace.
The youths, according to a palace source, carted away a crown, beaded walking stick and other paraphernalia of office of the monarch.
Houses of some chiefs in the community, including the residence of Eesa of Aagba, Chief James Bamigbola, were attacked and his car was also vandalised.
A resident of the town who identified himself as Oluseye Aborisade, said that the monarch was believed to be a leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, saying that was why he was attacked.
The Commissioner of Police in charge of election in Osun State, Sam Okaula, confirmed the incident and said 10 suspects had been arrested in connection with the violence, adding that they would be charged to court if found culpable.
Armed security personnel have beefed up security in the town and normalcy has since restored in the troubled community.
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