The traditional ruler of Umuihe Autonomous Community, Akaeze, in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, His Royal Highness, Omazi Ibo Ubani has been killed by gunmen.
It was gathered that the monarch was killed during an attack on the community at about 10pm on Friday, May 3, 2024.
The spokesperson of the State Police Command, DSP Joshua Ukandu, who confirmed the incident said policemen were on the trail of the killers.
Meanwhile, the Coordinator, of Akaeze Development Centre, Chinasa Okorie has described the slain monarch as bold, fearless and intelligent, stating that his wealth of experience would be greatly missed by the community, the local government and the state.
“This is a great loss to the community and Akaeze at large because he is a man of integrity, a man that would be difficult to replace because the man is intelligent, he is bold and he is fearless,” Okorie said.
“The man did not know corruption because at all times, his integrity was always seen. I am very sad about his killing. It is a great loss to Akaeze Development Centre, where I am the leader, Ivo local government and Ebonyi State.
” His voice is loud in Ebonyi State, he is a first-class traditional ruler. The killing is a very bad incident.”
Okorie said only security agencies would unravel the cause of the incident and those behind it.
