No fewer than five persons were killed on Monday by unknown gunmen, NewsSpecng learnt.
The gunmen invaded Obudi Agwa community in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State did not leave traditional ruler of the community, Ignitus Asor, out of it’s gruesome murder.
Several community sources said that the armed youths stormed the king’s palace where a community matter was being discussed and opened fire indiscriminately.
While the traditional ruler, two palace chiefs and two other members of the community died on the spot, others, including the traditional prime minister, Chief Stephen Ajoku, was injured.
Apart from invading the community, the criminals also stormed neighbouring Mgbala community, shot a pregnant woman and a local security officer.
A source said, “Our community was attacked Monday morning. The gunmen invaded the king’s palace where issues were being discussed. They opened fire and as I speak with you, the traditional ruler, Eze Asor, two chiefs and two others have been confirmed dead.
“The traditional prime minister of the community, Chief Ajoku, and a retired soldier was also shot but he is alive.
“Mgbala community was also attacked and a pregnant woman and vigilante officer were shot. They are alive as we speak. Our community bleeds. This is very unfortunate.
