A traditional ruler of Umuezeokaoha Community in Ezza North local government area of Ebonyi State, South East, Ezeogo Igboke Ewa has been killed by gunmen suspected to be political thugs. The monarch according to reports was shot dead in his palace on Monday night when the hoodlums stormed his residence. Governor David Umahi, who confirmed the brutal killing of the traditional ruler on Tuesday, directed security agencies in the state to move into the area for a rescue mission.