The Police in Imo State have confirmed the killing of two traditional rulers in the State.
The incident happened on Tuesday, at Nnenasa in Njaba Local Government Area, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) quoted the spokesperson for the police in Imo State, Mike Abattam.
CSP Abattam said the police are investigating the killings to ascertain the motive.
The slain traditional rulers were identified as E. Duruebere of Okwudor autonomous community and Sampson Osunwa of Ihebinowerre autonomous community, both in Njaba LGA.
The gunmen were said to have stormed a meeting of some traditional rulers and stakeholders at Nnenasa on Tuesday and opened fire, killing the two traditional rulers instantly.
The shooting caused those who attended the meeting to scamper for safety, said a source who did not want his name mentioned in the report for fear of attack.
“The gunmen shot sporadically, hitting the traditional rulers in the process and left the scene almost immediately,” the source said.
The source said several other people at the scene sustained injuries.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Media Report