Nonsochukwu Uwa, Owerri
Gunmen suspected to be assassins on Monday killed the traditional ruler of Nguru Nweke Community in Aboh Mbaise Area Council of Imo State, Eze Nnamdi Durujiaku (Mirioma).
The dastardly incident occured about 3:00 pm in his palace.
An eyewitness narrated that the monarch was dragged out and killed after the gunmen were said to have asked him (the monarch) several questions.
“The gunmen drove in with about two vehicles and dragged the royal father out of his palace. After asking him several questions, the gunmen shot him about seven times. Then they quickly drove away believing the monarch was dead. The people around rushed him to hospital where he finally died.”
Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Henry Okoye, said: “The Commissioner of Police, Imo State CP, Mohammed Ahmed Barde, has condemned in totality the gruesome murder of Eze Mmirioma.
“He was a traditional ruler in Aboh Mbaise who died while receiving medical attention at Ndubuisi Hospital after being shot severally (sic) in his house today by gunmen.
“The CP has set up a high-powered investigating team to investigate this case and ensure that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.”
