Just In: Gunmen Kill Imo Monarch

The traditional ruler of Nguru community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze James Nnamdi, was shot dead on Monday afternoon by some yet-to-be known gunmen.

He was killed at his palace.

The slain king was said to be receiving a guest, who was identified as Chief Ignatius Nwaru when the attackers struck.

The development has however caused panic in the area.

According to a source, “The traditional ruler of Nguru in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area was around 3pm shot dead. The traditional who is popularly known as Eze Mmirioma was killed in his palace. This is so terrifying.”

It was gathered that the slain king’s guest was rushed to an undisclosed hospital where he was being attended to.

The spokesperson for the police in the state, Henry Okoye, confirmed the killing of the traditional ruler. He said that the state Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Berde, had ordered an investigation into the murder incident.