Panic in Imo as hoodlums raze traditional ruler’s palace

Panic in Imo as hoodlums raze traditional ruler’s palace 

Gunmen have razed the residence of the traditional ruler of the Ndia Iche Arondizuogu community in the Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Kanu Ikenolu.

But the royal father narrowly escaped death as the hoodlums did not meet him at home when they arrived at his palace.

The gunmen reportedly stormed the palace of the monarch in the early hours of Sunday, and shot indiscriminately, causing panic in the community as villagers, including the monarch’s family members, fled into the bush for safety.

It was learnt that the attackers also threw explosives into the mansion, which led to the massive destruction of the house, properties and vehicles parked on the compound.

A report by The Nation said the compound housing the traditional ruler’s home and his palace was filled by the debris of the destroyed building.

Spokesman for the Imo State Police Command, Henry Okoye, confirmed the arson to newsmen, saying, “Frantic efforts are on top gear to arrest the arsonists and bring them to justice.”