Gunmen reportedly storm Imo community, kidnap monarch

A clutch of gunmen on Saturday abducted a traditional chief, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, in Imo state.

The monarch was abducted from his home in Orodo Mbaitoli LGA, Imo State, early on Saturday morning.

Ohiri, who is the traditional ruler of the Orodo autonomous community in Mbaitoli, was the former chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers.

The respected traditional ruler was reportedly whisked away to an undisclosed location by his captors.

The gunmen are yet to released a statement or contacted the family.

A local, who’s familiar with the development, and spoke to newsmen in confidence disclosed that the cousins monarch managed to escape from the gunmen

“His Royal Majesty, Former Ezeimo, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri has been kidnapped by unknown persons from his residence at Odumara Orodo in Mbaitoli LGA Owerri, Imo State.” the source said.

He said the four-man gang, heavily armed, with a green-colored Toyota Highlander drove towards Umaka-Orlu road after the operation.

Confirming the ugly development Henry Okoye, Imo police command spokesperson, said the command has commenced an intense investigation.

He further said, “We have taken some affirmative steps towards ensuring that the victim is rescued and that his kidnappers are arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. Updates on this case will be communicated in due course.” CONTINUE READING……………………..

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