Insecurity
Gunmen Burn-Down Traditional Ruler’s Palace In Anambra
I have lost everything that I laboured all my life to achieve and as it is now I am homeless.
Akwa, Anambra State – A group of unidentified gunmen razed down the palace of the Traditional Ruler of Isseke Community, Igwe Emmanuel Nnabuife, in Ihiala local government area of Anambra State.
Igwe Nnabuife said he had no problem with anyone in his community prior to the incident.
“It is true that my palace was burnt down by these boys and I have lost everything that I laboured all my life to achieve and as it is now I am homeless.
“Everything was razed down but I thank God that no life was lost and nobody was harmed by those boys and this is the way it is in my town Isseke,” he said.
Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for the Anambra police, has confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is going on.
“The Command has since commenced investigation on the case of arson that took place at Igwe Isseke’s Palace. We are already talking with some eyewitnesses in the area where the incident took place.
“For now, no report of life was lost and the value of properties destroyed is yet to be ascertained. I don’t have any report about any abduction, I will make an inquiry and get back to you, please.”