Armed bandits have struck again in Imo State, kidnapping two traditional rulers.
About three days ago, the traditional ruler of Atta ancient kingdom in the Njaba LGA, Edwin Azike was kidnapped and killed by armed bandits.
It was learnt that the hoodlums this time attacked and abducted Acho Ndukwe of Amagu Ihube and Paul Ogbu of Ihitte Ihube, all in the Okigwe Local Government Area of the state.
The men reportedly burnt the monarchs’ palaces and vehicles while carrying out the operations and also kidnapped the youth leader of Umulolo Okigwe.
Daily Post correspondent gathered that the gunmen also invaded the country home of a community leader in Umulolo- Okigwe, Fabian Nwosu and vandalized his house after kidnapping the monarchs and youth leader.
The operation reportedly happened between 12 midnight and 1 am on Sunday.
The gunmen used Hilux vehicles
Another source described one of the kidnapped monarchs, Acho Ndukwe as a popular and well-to-do king.
He said Ndukwe is the chairman of the Council of Traditional rulers in Okigwe LGA and also the owner of the popular Genesis hotel, Okigwe. Nobody can understand the rationale behind the attack.
The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO in the state, Micheal Abattam, said the command had commenced investigation into the incident.
