Gunmen kill Imo monarch




The traditional ruler of the Nguru community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze James Nnamdi, was shot dead on Monday afternoon.

He was killed at his palace when some gunmen invaded his home.

The slain king was said to be receiving a guest, who was identified as Chief Ignatius Nwaru when the attackers struck.

The development has however caused panic in the area.

A source who doesn’t want to be mentioned 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.”

Our correspondent gathered that the slain king’s guest was rushed to an undisclosed hospital where he was being attended to.

Confirming the killing of the traditional ruler, the spokesperson for the police in the state, Henry Okoye, said that the state Commissioner of Police, Muhammed Berde, had ordered an investigation into the murder incident.

Okoye said, “The Commissioner of Police, Imo state, CP Mohammed Barde has condemned in totality the gruesome murder of Eze Mmirioma, a traditional ruler in Aboh Mbaise, who died while receiving treatment in the hospital after being shot severally in his house today by gunmen.

“He (CP Barde) has set up a high-powered investigating team to investigate this case and ensure that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.”

Gov Uzodimma gets chieftaincy title, vows to develop Mbaise

Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has vowed to carry out total development in the entire local government areas in Mbaise such as Aboh, Ezinihitte and Ahiazu Mbaise respectfully.

This is as the Governor was honoured with a prestigious Chieftaincy title of “Enyioma Mbaise” (Good friend of Mbaise Nation) by ranking traditional rulers from the area in appreciation of his good relationship with the people of Mbaise.

Uzodimma speaking at the 2022 Iriji-Mbaise national cultural festival which was held at Itu Central School Field, in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local government area of the state told the mammoth crowd of Mbaise sons and daughters who graced the occasion, that the development of Mbaise is top on his agenda.

He said: “We cannot develop any other part of Imo State without developing Mbaise nation.”

The Governor assured them that the development which has eluded the area for decades will be brought to them by his administration before other parts of the State.

Describing Mbaise people as highly intelligent, educated and pacesetters, the Governor emphasized that as far as he is concerned civilization started in Mbaise land.

He said: “I was invited as Special Guest of Honour to come and show solidarity with the people over the Iriji festival, his instincts tell him that he is part of Mbaise Nation because of his past history with the people.”

“This is a homecoming for me. So it is erroneous for me to be regarded as a Guest. Rather, I am a co-host at this Iriji-Mbaise occasion organized by people who are my own.”

The Governor assured me that despite the threats and animosity from some quarters, nobody will succeed in creating enmity between me and my people because of selfish and personal interests.

He thanked the organizers for working hard to keep fate with a festival that has become synonymous with the Mbaise Nation, just as he appreciated the honour done him by the Traditional Rulers who conferred the Enyioma Mbaise Chieftaincy title on him, despite the threat issued to them not to do so or face serious consequences.

Governor Uzodimma assured both the Royal Fathers and the organisers of the event that no harm would happen to them as the government will ensure that no such thing happens.

“Let me sound a note of warning. If anything happens to any traditional ruler, political appointee or organizers of this event from Mbaise, we know those to hold responsible.”

He promised to deal with the issue of bad roads as demanded by the organizers of the festival and Mbaise leaders.

“You will be living witnesses to my reassurance that development will come to Mbaise Nation under my watch. Take it from me that my government will leave Mbaise Nation better than we met it. There can be no development in Imo without first developing Mbaise Nation.”

In his welcome speech, President General, Olu Oha Mbaise, and Chief Perry Opara thanked the Governor and other dignitaries for finding time to be part of the festival despite their busy schedules.

He lauded the Governor’s development strides in Mbaise in particular and Imo State in general, reminding him that Mbaise Nation will forever remain grateful for the flag-off of the Owerri-Mbaise-Umuahia.

Chief Opara however told the Governor that Mbaise Nation deserves good roads like yesterday and that his name will be etched in the psyche of the people if he does that.

In his remarks as Chairman of the occasion, Chief Paul Obasi (Paul and Paul), applauded the Governor for his numerous achievements touching on the different political zones of Imo State, particularly the recent flag-off of the Owerri- Mbaise -Umuahia road among other projects and pledged the continuous support of Mbaise Nation to his administration.

He also emphasized the importance of good roads in Mbaise.

Gunmen Kill Traditional Ruler In Imo

The ugly incident occurred on Monday afternoon at his home in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area.

By Eyitope Kuteyi
Updated July 17, 2023

The traditional ruler of Ezuhu Umuamadi Nguru Autonomous Community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze James Nnamdi (Mirioma), has been gruesomely murdered by unidentified gunmen.

The ugly incident occurred on Monday afternoon at his home in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area.

The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, who confirmed this unfortunate incident in a statement, said the traditional ruler was shot multiple times when the gunmen invaded his house.

He said the traditional ruler was later rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention but was unfortunately not able to survive because of the multiple gunshots.

The PPRO, however, said the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Barde, has condemned the incident in its entirety and has set up a high powered team to investigate this case and ensure that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.

ideynl1:
This is where Agbadorians will congregate.

But when Fulani terrorists kill over 50 on the north, you will see them hide.

Agbadorians now care for lives in the east than any other place.

Rest in peace Eze.

ideynl1:
This is where Agbadorians will congregate.

But when Fulani terrorists kill over 50 on the north, you will see them hide.

Agbadorians now care for lives in the east than any other place.

Rest in peace Eze.

Beremx:
The supreme court governor is the chief security officer of Imo State. He should in partnership with the police fish out the killers of the traditional ruler.