By Augustine Agwulonu
May 25 (Newshour.com.ng) – The unwarranted killing of Imo Monarchs have continued unbated in Imo State, as this time, the traditional Ruler of Orsu Obodo Autonomous Community in Oguta Local Government Area, HRH, Eze Victioma Ijioma has been killed and set ablaze by gunmen.
Newshour correspondent gathered that Eze Ijioma was accosted along Umuamaka Junction near Izombe community and was killed inside his car.
It was also gathered that the Traditional Prime Minister of Isama Mgbele Community in Oguta Local Government Area was also murdered today in his area.
Sources in the area confided to our correspondent that Eze Ijioma was accosted along Umuamaka junction near Izombe community and was killed inside his vehicle and at the same time set ablaze by the assailants.
According to sources in the area “assailants shot him and set him ablaze inside his car and left. Now the security operatives are in the area now combing the bush in search of the gunmen”.
The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye could not be reach to comment on the incident.
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