Insecurity
Gunmen Abduct Imo Traditional Ruler
They arrived in a commando style and headed straight into the palace
Owerri, Imo State– Gunmen have struck again in the Orodo Autonomous Community and abducted another traditional ruler, Eze Samuel Ohiri in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State.
It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the residence of the former chairman of the Imo Council of Traditional Rulers in a green Toyota Highlander on Saturday, January 6, 2024, and whisked him away to an unknown destination.
A source said, “They arrived in a commando style and headed straight into the palace where they kidnapped the traditional ruler, but his cousin, who was with him, managed to escape. They dragged the traditional ruler into their vehicle and drove towards Umuaka-Orlu Road.”
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, Henry Okoye, who confirmed the incident said investigation is ongoing.
“Police have started an intense investigation and we have taken some steps to ensure that the victim is rescued and his kidnappers arrested. The suspects will be made to face the full wrath of the law when arrested.”
