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Anambra community title holder shot dead, indigenes suspect Igweship tussle as reason

A traditional title holder in Nri Community, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Oba Maduka Arubaluezeama, has been shot dead. A source in the community told journalists that Arubaluezeama, who is popularly known by his title name, Oba Muozuluaru, was assassinated on Tuesday night at a building site where he went to supervise work […] Anambra community title holder shot dead,…

Anambra community title holder shot dead, indigenes suspect Igweship tussle as reason

A traditional title holder in Nri Community, Anambra State, Oba Maduka Arubaluezeama, popularly known as Oba Muozuluaru, was assassinated on Tuesday night while supervising work on his project site. The community is currently tense due to speculation that his killing may be related to the tussle for the next traditional ruler, as the stool has been vacant for eight years. Arubaluezeama's dispute with landowners and the kingship controversy are under scrutiny as possible reasons for his murder.

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