Nigeria Gradually Sliding Into Anarchy As Gunmen Kill Three Imo Traditional Rulers
Gradually and Steadily, the South East is gradually sliding into anarchy as tragedy, again, struck in Imo State on Tuesday evening as yet-to-be identified gunmen opened fire on traditional rulers during a meeting, killing three of them.
It was learnt that other traditional rulers were left with varying degrees of injuries.
As of the time of filing this report, the council headquarters was in a state of panic.
The police spokesperson in the state, Mike Abattam, said two of the traditional rulers had been confirmed dead while the command had commenced investigation into the incident.
Among the monarchs confirmed dead were the Obi 1 of Okwudor autonomous community, Eze E. Anayochukwu Durueburuo and Eze Sampson Osunwa of Ihebineowerre autonomous community.
In the North East, Boko Haram and ISWAP are having a field day while the North West is home to various bandits who are ready to kidnap for ransom.