The people of the Nguru community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State have been placed under tension following the demise of their traditional ruler, Eze James Nnamdi, who was shot dead by unknown gunmen. LEGIT NEWS reports.Information Guide Nigeria

As reported by Punch, the monarch was attacked in his palace after a successful invasion by the suspected gunmen who killed him inside his palace.NYSC Portal

Details on the tragic incident revealed that the monarch was attending to a guest (Chief Ignatius Nwaru) at his palace when the unknown gunmen stormed in and killed him.

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This development was reported to have caused panic amongst community residents while some palace residents scampered for safety.

Giving an account of the incident, a source in the community who pleaded anonymity revealed that the incident transpired at about 3 pm.

The source said; “The traditional ruler of Nguru in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area was around 3 pm shot dead. The traditional who is popularly known as Eze Mmirioma was killed in his palace. This is so terrifying.”

In reaction to the incident, the Imo State Police Command spokesperson Henry Okoye said the Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Berde, had ordered an investigation into the murder incident.JAMB Result

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