Imo State Police Command has confirmed the killing of the traditional ruler of Obudi Agwa, in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo state, Eze Ignatius Asor, and two of his personal assistants.
The police noted that the victims were shot dead by suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN).
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mike Abattam, who spoke to newsmen about the incident in Owerri, the state capital said the hoodlums drove to the palace of the monarch and pretended to be persons needing help.
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According to Abattam, the monarch welcomed them into his palace, and in the process, they pulled Iut their guns and shot at the traditional ruler and two others.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the hoodlums came in four vehicles and two motorcycles, in the company of a woman, disguising themselves as persons in distress and have come to report an emergency to him.
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“The unsuspecting Royal father allowed them into his palace and sat with them.
“While they explained the reason for their visit, they brought out guns, shot and killed the Eze and two of his aides, and hurriedly fled the palace.
“On their way, they attacked the office of the Agwa vigilante group, shot one person and made away with three motorcycles,” the police image maker explained.
