8.4 C
New York
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Blood Flows In Imo – Gunmen Kill Monarch, Traditional Prime Minister

Published:

LATEST NEWS

- Advertisement -

 

By Joshua Chibuzo Andrew, Owerri

The traditional ruler of Orsu Obodo in Oguta local government area of Imo State, HRH Eze Victor Ijioma, has been murdered by unidentified assailants.

In the same Oguta local government, the Isama of Mgbele (the traditional prime minister) of Mgbele community was also killed.

It was gathered that the two leaders were killed in separate attacks in different locations on Thursday.

Sources said the Orsu Obodo monarch was accosted at Umuamaka Junction in the neighbouring Izombe town, where he was killed inside his car.

It was further learned that the assailants, who were not satisfied with his death, went ahead to set his corpse ablaze inside his car.

READ ALSO  Soludo: The Akwaete Revolution and Promoting the Igbo Values

However, the Mgbele community leader was said to have been killed in his town.

Village sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, told our correspondent that military and other security operatives have increased their presence in Izombe, Mgbele and the communities around the area in their bid to fish out the perpetrators, who now have resorted to hit and run tactics.

One of the sources said: “The Eze, Igwe of Orsu Obodo was accosted while he was driving at Umuakama Junction in the afternoon.

“They shot him, and they set him ablaze inside his car and left the scene.

“As I am talking to you now, soldiers and other security operatives are currently combing the villages in search of the assailants”.

READ ALSO  Like Delta, Unknown Gunmen Ambush, Kill Mopol 18 Operatives In Imo

Police spokesperson in Imo State, Henry Okoye, is yet to confirm the story as at the time of filing this report.
.

Hey there! Exciting news - we've deactivated our website's comment provider to focus on more interactive channels! Join the conversation on our stories through Facebook, Twitter, and other social media pages, and let's chat, share, and connect in the best way possible!

Join our social media

For even more exclusive content!

spot_imgspot_imgspot_img

Of The Week
CARTOON

TOP STORIES

- Advertisement -

Of The Week
CARTOON

247Ureports Protects its' news articles from plagiarism as an important part of maintaining the integrity of our website.