Tragedy struck Orire Local Government Area of Oyo state with the death of three traditional rulers from the LGA in a motor accident on Friday.
Nine other persons were also said to have been injured in a separate accident on the same day.
According to reports, the affected monarchs lost their lives in a road accident involving Benz E230 with number plate OLODOGBO and a commercial Scania Truck with registration number 301 XF at Aje Iye in the local government area.
Investigation further revealed that two of the affected monarchs died on the spot, while the third person died a few hours later at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, where he was rushed.
“The affected monarchs are Olodogbo of Odogbo, Onibowula of Bowula and Alayetoro of Ayetoro in Oriire Local Government.”
