By Charles Igbo
The people of Mbaise, especially, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, and more especially, Ezuhu Nguru-Nweke Community, Imo State, are reeling in shock, and scared of what tomorrow will bring. This follows the tragedy which befell them Monday afternoon.
The Traditional Ruler of the Community, His Royal Highness, Eze James Nnamdi, has been shot dead.
The Monarch was fatally shot by gunmen who invaded his Palace at about 3.00pm in the presence of a number of people.
Eye witnesses said the Gunmen announced their presence by releasing dozens of gunshots which sent scores of people in the Palace and environs running for their dear lives.
But apparently, the gunmen were interested in only one person, the Traditional Ruler. They rained bullets at him after allegedly reminding him that he was one of those who honoured a very highly placed individual with a chieftaincy title when they had warned against such honour.
After shooting him, they left him in his own pool of blood, and zoomed off in a sienna vehicle they came with.
Eze Nnamdi, still clinging to life, was rushed to a hospital, but it was late. The gunshots were fatal. He died, leaving his subjects in sorrow and in mourning.
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Barde swiftly condemned the gruesome murder of the Monarch, and promised a thorough investigation of the sad incident and the apprehension of the culprits.
Since the insecurity in the South-east, Imo State has lost, at least, five Traditional Rulers in the hands of gunmen and kidnappers.
Other States in the Region have fared no better than Imo.
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