Nigeria, April 2 -- Gunmen have killed another traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, Nigeria's South-east.

The victim, Josephat Ikegwu, was shot dead by the attackers on Wednesday night.

Mr Ikegwu is the traditional ruler of Ishinkwo Community in Onicha Local Government Area of the state.

Sources in the community told PREMIUM TIMES that the incident occurred around 10 p.m. when the hoodlums stormed the traditional ruler's residence.

The gunmen, it was gathered, shot the victim through his window while he was resting alongside his wife in their bedroom.

The Chairperson of Onicha Local Government Area, Ikechukwu Ogbuofia, confirmed the incident to PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone interview.

"It is an unfortunate incident. I heard they entere...