WORLD’S YOUNGEST REIGNING MONARCH , KING OYO, DIES AT 34.(PHOTO).
World’s Youngest Reigning Monarch , King Oyo, Dies at 34 King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch after ascending the throne at three, has died at the age of 34. The monarch reportedly died on Thursday, with the Prime Minister of the Tooro Kingdom, Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki, announcing his death on Friday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed. However, Ugandan media reports quoted a government minister as saying that King Oyo had been critically ill and was receiving medical treatment in the United States. Reacting to the development, Akiiki described the monarch’s death as a major loss to the royal family and the people of Tooro. He urged members of the kingdom to remain united and calm while mourning the traditional ruler. King Oyo ascended the Tooro throne in 1995 following the death of his father, King Patrick Matthew Kaboyo Rukidi III. He was only three years ol...
The Inspector-General of Police,Ag. IGP Ibrahim Idris,NPM,mni has directed the Deputy-Inspector General of Police in charge operations,DIG Joshack Habilla to proceed to Platteau State with immediate effect to ensure the arrest of the killers of Chief Lazarus Agaie,the traditional ruler of Bokkos,who was murdered on his way from a farm alonside his wife,son and Police oderly.IGP Idris said those behind the grusome murder of the monarch will be fished out in record time for prosecution,saying,this is why the Deputy Inspector-General of Police is sent to Plateau State.He further said it was pathetic to see the life of any Nigerian,irresoective of his or her status snuffed out by any criminal gang in whatever name.The Inspector General of Police said the death of the monarch,his family and orderly were particularly painful,but more painful when we take to reprisal attacks; he therefore advised the aggrieved to be patient with the Police in their investigation into the murder of the monarch.IGP Ibrahim Idris said the Nigerian Police will leave no stone unturned in arresting the culprits,but need the collaboration of everyone with useful information,without over heating the already tensed insecurity challenges the country is going through.He assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police under his watch will ensure decency in the polity.
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