TRADITIONAL RULER MURDERED OVER POWER TUSSLE IN COMMUNITY

The claim has it that the group reportedly disarmed the policemen, beat the traditional ruler, then stripped him naked and was later rushed to Park Lane Hospital Enugu, where he died.

Penpushing also gathered from another version that both factions were invited to the Government House on Monday but the traditional ruler allegedly tried to stop the meeting before he was beaten to death. However, following the killing, over 200 houses were reportedly razed by group loyal to the late ruler.

When contacted Enugu State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu, confirmed the murder adding that the state criminal intelligence and investigation department has commenced investigation. He said the investigation will unravel “the circumstances surrounding the incident as well as those involved.”