Gunmen Kill Traditional Ruler In Ebonyi

  Gunmen have killed Eze Josephat Ikegwu, the traditional ruler of Ishinkwo Community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569656851-0"); }); was reportedly attacked and killed at his residence on Wednesday night, April 1, by yet-to-be-identified assailants. Sources within the community said the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. when armed men stormed the residence and shot the monarch through the window of his bedroom while he was resting with his wife. The Chairperson of Onicha Local Government Area, Ikechukwu Ogbuofia, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview. “Yes, I have heard of it. It is an unfortunate incident. I was told they entered his house and shot him through the window,” he said. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672569913499-0"); }); READ ALSO: Jos Attack A Temporary Setback, Gov Mutfwang Says During Tinubu’s Visit The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Joshua Ukandu, also confirmed the development, stating that an investigation has commenced. “We have received a report of the incident, and the police have launched an investigation with a view to apprehending and prosecuting those involved,” he said. The latest killing comes weeks after another traditional ruler was murdered in the state. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587799169-0"); }); A traditional ruler in the State, HRH Eze Francis Igwe, was abducted on March 1, 2026, while on his way to church and was killed the following day. His death occurred just weeks after another monarch was also murdered in the state. Police arrested the suspected mastermind, Nwazunku Stephen, on March 8 after intelligence-led operations. He is cooperating with investigators and providing useful information. During the investigation, police recovered weapons from a hideout, including rifles, pistols, ammunition, and other items. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to arrest all those involved and ensure they are brought to justice. Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-1672587060870-0"); }); Join Our Whatsapp Channel To join: Simply click on the link below & turn on notifications to get the latest updates Subscribe to Our Newsletter In This Article: Ebonyi Monarch More Stories Police Arraigns Murder Suspect In Ebonyi Abducted Ex-Deputy Governor’s Father Killed In Ebonyi Ex-Deputy Governor’s Father Kidnapped In Ebonyi /* * * CONFIGURATION VARIABLES: EDIT BEFORE PASTING INTO YOUR WEBPAGE * * / var disqus_shortname = 'channelstelevision'; // Required - Replace example with your forum shortname / * * DON'T EDIT BELOW THIS LINE * * */ (function() { var dsq = document.createElement('script'); dsq.type = 'text/javascript'; dsq.async = true; dsq.src = '//' + disqus_shortname + '.disqus.com/embed.js'; (document.getElementsByTagName('head')[0] || document.getElementsByTagName('body')[0]).appendChild(dsq); })(); Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.

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