Popular Monarch Assassinated, Corpse Burnt To Ashes

<<<>>>were killed in separate attacks on Thursday evening.

A source from Orsu Obodo said the killers accosted the traditional ruler at>>>>Umuamaka junction in the neighbouring Izombe town, and murdered him inside his car before setting his corpse ablaze.

In the same vein, l the Traditional Prime minister<<>>>increased their presence in Izombe, Mgbele and other parts of Oguta local council to fish out the perpetrators.

Residents of the two communities have fled their homes for fear of further attacks.

Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Henry Okoye, told newsmen>>>>he was yet to be briefed on the incident.

Attacks have increased in Imo since the conclusion>>>of the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections and March 18 governorship and House of Assembly elections in the country.

In March, five personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)<<<