Oba James Dada Ogunyanda, the Obalohun of Okoloke in Yagba West LGA, Kogi State, was kidnapped by armed men around 2 a.m. on Thursday.
The attackers overpowered palace guards and whisked the monarch away to an unknown location.
The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the incident, and a joint task force of security agents and local vigilantes has begun a search operation.
Yagba West Chairman, Tosin Olokun, condemned the attack, calling it a threat to peace and tradition. He urged residents to remain calm, report suspicious activity, and avoid retaliation.
Efforts are ongoing to rescue the king and restore calm to the community.
