Three days after Eze Paul Ogbu, the traditional ruler of Ihitte Ihube community was kidnapped from his palace by unknown gunmen, the monarch has been found dead. (Read More Here).
The monarch was kidnapped alongside the youth leader of the community on Sunday, December 13, 2021, after his palace was set ablaze. They were both were found dead on Wednesday, December 16.
A source who confirmed the development to DailySun said the Ogbu was buried yesterday, December 16. The source disclosed that another traditional ruler, Acho Ndukwe abducted same day with the late monarch broke the news to the community.
The source said, ”Eze Paul Ogbu and the youth leader have been found dead. Eze Acho Ndukwe, revealed that the criminals killed Eze Paul Ogbu in his presence. Security operatives went back to the criminals camp with the indigenes and the corpse of the traditional ruler was identified lying in a ditch. He will be buried today which is Thursday.”
It was gathered that Ogbu and Ndukwe were kidnapped on Sunday with their vehicles and palaces razed. However, Ndukwe was rescued on Monday after combined security operatives raided the kidnappers den in Orsu Local Government Area and Uli in Ihiala council area of Anambra state.
Ogbu’s daughter and ex-beauty Queen Ugonna, who initially raised an alarm over his abduction, also confirmed his death.
