There was more violence in Imo State on Sunday as gunmen abducted two traditional rulers.
They were Acho Ndukwe, the traditional ruler of Amagu Ihube; and Paul Ogbu, traditional ruler of Ihitte Ihube, both in Okigwe Local Government Areas.
As TheCableng reports, their palaces were also set ablaze, with the
Imo police spokesperson, Micheal Abbatam confirming the attack, adding that the command had commenced investigation.
The suspects also abducted a youth leader in Umulolo Okigwe area of the state and vandalized the country home of one Fabian Nwosu, said to be a community leader.
The report added, “It was something else in the early hours of Sunday. They came in Hilux vehicles and kidnapped the two monarchs and burnt their palaces and vehicles.
“They also kidnapped the youth leader of Umuololo- Okigwe. They also went to the house of Fabian Nwosu, on meeting his presence, they vandalised his house.
“Eze Ndukwe is an influential king. He is the chairman of the Council of Traditional rulers in Okigwe LGA. He is also the chairman and CEO of Genesis Hotel, Okigwe. Nobody can comprehend this attack. The communities are bewildered. Highly confused.”
