Unidentified armed men on Thursday abducted the monarch of Atta Kingdom, Edwin Azike.
The traditional ruler of the ancient town located in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State was said to have been abducted after the invasion Palace.
The armed men were said to have attacked the community shortly after abducting Eze Azike, killing about four persons.
On Friday, reports emerged that the monarch was found dead at the market square in the community.
Sources who spoke with journalists said the villagers discovered the remains of their monarch in the early hours of Friday.
“The traditional ruler of Atta ancient kingdom in the Njaba LGA, Eze Edwin Azike, has been murdered. His lifeless body was dumped at the market square and the villagers discovered it this morning. He was kidnapped on Thursday and thereafter, the community was invaded which led to the killing of four persons,” a source was quoted as saying.
