The palace of the late traditional ruler of Umuezeokaoha community in Ebonyi State, Eze Igboke Ewa, was set ablaze by arsonists just three days before his burial.
The monarch was shot dead by gunmen in his place during the 2023 electioneering period.
His assailants were said to have shot him repeatedly in the night when they invaded the compound.
Following the tragic incident, security agents arrested some people in connection with the murder while the body of the monarch was deposited in the morgue.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident to journalists in Abakaliki.
“Yes, I got a signal like that. They were called about a fire incident at the late monarch’s house.
“When I made further inquiries, they said that some people set it ablaze but let me check the signal on the incident very well and know what really happened,” he stated.
Prior to the palace fire incident, his family members had announced his burial to be this weekend.
Despite the setback, the monarch’s family has vowed to proceed with the burial arrangements.
Some of the family members, who preferred anonymity, disclosed that the burial arrangements were almost concluded.
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