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Killing Of Traditional Rulers: New Form Of Banditry In Imo State - Gov. Uzodinma Cries Out

Afnews Editor

Oct 20, 2021

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, has reacted to the killing of traditional rulers in the State.

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Uzodinma described the killing as a new form of banditry.

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This was as he vowed to ensure that those responsible are arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.

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Unknown gunmen had invaded a meeting of traditional rulers in Nnenasa community, Njaba Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.

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Two traditional rulers were said to have been killed by the gunmen, while others were taken away.

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Reacting, Uzodinma vowed to ensure that such never happened again.

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Addressing a press conference last night, the governor said: "The situation is very pathetic and condemnable. This is a new dimension to the banditry in the state, where they now attack traditional rulers gathered in a hall for their normal meeting, with the council chairman presiding.

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"All I know is that we will take it very seriously, and we must go out to every length to ensure that those behind that crime are brought to book.

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"We will never allow such thing to happen again in the state. We will really go after them.

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"It's a very serious offence. It is unacceptable, condemnable, and we'll never allow those who did it to go scot-free."

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