Black Monday as gunmen kill monarch, 2 chiefs, 2 community members inside palace in southeast state

  • Unknown gunmen have launched a devastating attack in the Obudi Agwa community in Oguta local government area of Imo state
  • The criminals reportedly killed five persons, including the community’s traditional ruler, Eze Ignitus Asor, on Monday, November 14
  • After the Obudi Agwa attack, the gunmen stormed a neighbouring community, Mgbala, allegedly killing a pregnant woman and a local security officer

Oguta LGA, Imo state – Gunmen have invaded the Obudi Agwa community in Oguta local government area of Imo state, killing five persons, including the traditional ruler of the community, Eze Ignitus Asor.

Daily Trust reported that some armed youths stormed the traditional ruler’s palace, where a dispute between locals was being arbitrated on Monday, November 14, and opened fire on him.