Unknown gunmen Kidnap Traditional Ruler In Imo
Reports have that unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Saturday, 6th of January, 2024, kidnapped a traditional ruler, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, from his residence in Odumara Orodo in Mbaitoli LGA of Imo State.
A source revealed that four heavily armed hoodlums stormed the traditional ruler’s residence in a green colored Toyota Highlander, and kidnapped the traditional ruler, while his cousin escaped.
The source informed that the kidnappers abducted the traditional ruler and drove towards Umaka-Orlu road.
An indigene of the community who pleaded 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 Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, said he was not aware of the incident but promised to find out.
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