Gunmen Kill Imo Traditional Ruler, Set Corpse Ablaze
Gunmen have killed Victor Ijioma, the traditional ruler of Orsu Obodo in Oguta LGA, Imo state.
The monarch was attacked on Thursday at Umuamaka junction in Izombe town.
Ijioma was said to have been shot inside his car, after which his body was set ablaze.
“The Eze Igwe of Orsu Obodo was accosted while he was driving at Umuamaka junction in the afternoon,” a source said.
“They shot him and set him ablaze inside his car and immediately zoomed off.
“Soldiers and other security operatives, as I speak, are patrolling all the nooks and crannies of the village in search of the assailants……………………….CONTINUE READING
“For this reason, the community is gradually being deserted as many have run away for fear of the unknown.”
When contacted, Henry Okoye, Imo police spokesperson, said he had not yet been briefed about the killing.
The incident is the latest in a series of attacks on traditional rulers in Imo state.
