Igbo clerics under the umbrella of the Concerned Igbo Ministers Commission have condemned the killing of Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamo of Agamo in Akure North Local Government Area, Ondo State.

Oba Falodun was shot dead on Wednesday when gunmen reportedly invaded his palace, in what witnesses described as a well-coordinated attack.

In a statement signed by Rev. Tony Uzor Anthony, the clerics expressed outrage over the killing, describing it as a preventable tragedy.

The statement linked the attack to Fulani terrorists, noting eyewitnesses reported that the assailants spoke Hausa and operated in patterns consistent with previous attacks in other Nigerian communities.

The clerics also referenced Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), claiming his warnings about the spread of jihadist violence across Nigeria had been ignored by authorities.

“The cold-blooded assassination of Oba Kehinde Falodun is a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by organized terrorist groups in Nigeria,” the statement said.

The clerics called for the immediate release of Nnamdi Kanu from the Sokoto Medium Correctional Facility, arguing that his detention has emboldened armed groups.

They urged South-West leaders, including governors and traditional rulers, to publicly address security concerns and work toward unity between the Yoruba and Igbo communities.

The statement also called on the international community, including the United States, to exert pressure on Nigeria to investigate terrorist networks and ensure the safety of all communities.

The Concerned Igbo Ministers Commission emphasized that justice for Nnamdi Kanu would contribute to peace and security across Nigeria, stressing that political inaction endangers lives nationwide.