Ex Imo traditional council chairman kidnapped by gunmen

Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a former chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Samuel Agunwa Ohiri, Dockaysworld reports.

The unfortunate incident happened early hours of Saturday at his residence in Orodo Mbaitoli LGA of Imo state.

Eze Ohiri was the state chairman of the traditional institution under Rochas Okorocha, the former governor of Imo State.

A resident of the community confirmed the development,

“Eze Samuel Ohiri, former Chairman of Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, was kidnapped a few hours ago in Orodo, his country home.

“The community, as I speak, is in palpable tension as many have fled for their dear lives. We are yet to hear from the family who came home for Christmas.”