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The Imo State Police Command has initiated a comprehensive manhunt for individuals responsible for the death of Eze Paulinus Ekwueme, the traditional ruler of Ochia Autonomous Community in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area. The monarch was reportedly killed along with five others by armed assailants on Friday.
The Emir of Kaltungo in Gombe State is facing scrutiny after a video emerged showing him leading a Christian hymn titled "Jesus, Jesus, Hear My Humble Cry." The clip has prompted online discussions regarding his religious beliefs, though no official confirmation of a conversion has been issued.
The traditional ruler of Ishinkwor community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, HRH Jehoshaphat Ikegwu, has been fatally shot by gunmen at his palace. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, is now under police investigation. This marks the fifth traditional ruler to be killed in the state recently.
The police in Benue State have successfully neutralized three suspected bandits after the kidnapping and murder of a traditional ruler in Katsina-Ala. The victim was reportedly killed after being accused of informing security agencies about the bandits' activities.
Ebonyi state police have recovered the body of Ezeogo Francis Igwe, the abducted traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike and father of a former deputy governor. He was kidnapped while heading to church last Sunday, and the assailants reportedly killed him after negotiating a ransom.
In a tragic incident, the traditional ruler of Agamo community in Akure North, Oba Kehinde Jacob Faledon, was killed by suspected bandits during a botched kidnapping attempt, prompting a police manhunt.
