Police confirm assassination of ex-traditional ruler in Anambra
State Police Command has confirmed the killing of former traditional ruler of Aguleri community in Anambra State, Alex Edozieuno, and his driver, identified as, Chukwuemeka, Friday.
POlice said both men were allegedly ambushed and killed at Otuocha in the Anambra East Local Government Area of the state in the early hours of Friday.
The former monarch was deposed last year, after he joined 11 other traditional rulers to travel to Abuja with an oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze, to see President Muhammadu Buhari, without authorisation by the Anambra State Government.
Public Relations Officer for the State Police Command, Ikenga Tochukwu, who confirmed the incident said the Commissioner of Police, Tony Olofu, has already ordered investigation on the matter.
“The Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command, Tony Olofu, has led a team of police operatives to the scene of murder incident along Ikem Ivife Village by Ezu bridge, Otuocha, Anambra East.
“He described the incident as man’s inhumanity to man and ordered immediate investigation into the incident.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that the victims, one Mr Alex Edozieuno, 62yrs old, a former traditional ruler of Nkpunado Community Anambra East LGA and his driver Chukwuemeka (other names yet to be identified) were attacked by suspected gunmen by 10am along Ezu bridge, Otuocha.
“The exhibits recovered from the scene include; a Toyota Lexus 470 with registration number; Aguleri-1 belonging to the victim and some expended ammunition.
“Meanwhile the bodies have been deposited to the Mortuary. Further development shall be communicated,” the police statement read.
