BREAKING: Gunmen abduct Imo traditional ruler

A yet-be identified Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped an Imo traditional ruler, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, from his residence in Odumara Orodo in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State on Saturday.

It was learnt that the traditional ruler was kidnapped in the early hours on Saturday.

A popular broadcaster and activist, Nonso Uba disclosed to our reporter that the four heavily armed hoodlums stormed the traditional ruler’s residence on a green colored Toyota Highlander and kidnapped former Ezeimo while his cousin escaped.

Uba said the kidnappers abducted the traditional ruler and drove towards Umaka-Orlu road.

An indigene of the community who spoke to journalists on the condition of anonymity said, “Eze Samuel Ohiri former Chairman of Imo state Council of Traditional Rulers has been kidnapped few hours ago in Orodo, his country home”.

“The community, as I speak, is in palpable tension as many have fled for their dear lives. We are yet to hear from the family who came home for Christmas.”

Eze Ohiri is the Traditional Ruler of Orodo Autonomous Community in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo, and served as the state chairman of the traditional institution under Rochas Okorocha, former governor of the state.

When contacted for further enquires, Imo police spokesperson, Henry Okoye said he’s not aware of the incident but promised to get back to our correspondent soon.

Okoye is yet to do so as at time of filling this report.

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