Gunmen on Monday reportedly shot dead the traditional ruler of the Obudi Agwa community in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Ignitus Asor.
Residents of the community told journalists the gunmen stormed the palace where a dispute between locals was being settled and opened fire on the monarch.
Two palace chiefs and two other members of the community were also shot dead while the traditional prime minister of the community, Chief Stephen Ajoku, sustained gunshot wounds.
The hoodlums later stormed a neighbouring Mgbala community where they killed a pregnant woman and a local security officer.
