Gunmen have killed two persons at Etekwuru autonomous community in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State.

The hoodlums, who raided the community around 4am on Wednesday, also destroyed property and left some villagers injured before leaving the area.

The reason for the attack had yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report.

The traditional ruler of the community, Eze Kenneth Okereke, who confirmed the incident to our correspondent, called on security agents to come to the rescue of his subjects.

Some gunmen had on October 21 burnt the palace and official vehicle of the traditional ruler of the community when they invaded his home.

The attack on the palace came two days after some hoodlums and military men clashed in the community, leading to the killing of two soldiers and some youths.

The monarch, who wrote a letter to the state Governor, Hope Uzodinma, requesting for help, said he went on exile after the destruction of his palace.

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