Panic as Traditional Ruler's Palace Is Set Ablaze In Imo State

 

Panic has enveloped Ohaji/Egbema local government area of Imo state after the palace of the traditional ruler of the Etekwuru community was razed.

 

The attackers burnt down the monarch's property including his Highlander Jeep on Thursday night, barely 24 hours after youths and soldiers clashed in the community. 

 

According to Punch, the incident happened after enraged military men burnt some houses in the agrarian community over the killing of a soldier. 

 

However on Thursday night, the attackers stormed the king’s palace with explosives and when they could not find the monarch or any member of his family, they set his house and properties which included his official vehicle on fire.

 

The traditional ruler who was taking refuge at the Divisional Police Headquarters located at Mmahu, told the publication that he and his wife escaped death by whiskers. He said he was rescued by police operatives and left his palace half-naked.

 

The monarch noted that he had lost a lot to the attack. He wrote;