Nigeria, Sept. 12 -- The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died days after he was rescued from kidnappers in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.



The monarch was abducted on August 22 when armed men invaded Igbesi community. He was rescued five days later during a security operation around the Elerin/Ijomu-Oro axis of the state.



His death was announced on Saturday by the National President of Omo Ibile Igbomina, Bisi Fakayode, who expressed sadness over the development and prayed for the repose of the monarch's soul.



The monarch's son, Prince Olasunkanmi, also confirmed the death, saying his father died at a hospital in the early hours of Saturday after a brief illness.



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