Hoodlums have beheaded a retired policeman, Chris Kpatuma in Ages in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State,
The retired policeman was murdered on his farm and his severed body brought back to his house by his attackers.
While the reason for his murder had not been ascertained, fear had gripped the residents of the area.
A family source, who did not want his name in print, told the press that the killing of the retired policeman popularly known as Hipis had thrown the family into sadness.
The traditional ruler of the community, Eze Blaise Ubah, said the murder had been reported to the police.
When contacted, the police spokesperson for the state command, Mike Abattam, said investigation into the matter had commenced.
