A retired police officer, Chris Kpatuma, has been beheaded in Ages in the Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State.
The Tuesday incident caused panic in the community as no one was forthcoming with the reason why the former cop was murdered.
The retired policeman was murdered on his farm and his severed body brought back to his house by his attackers.
A family source, who did not want his name in print, said the killing of the retired policeman popularly known as Hipis had thrown the family into sadness.
The traditional ruler of the community, Eze Blaise Ubah, said the murder had been reported to the police.
The police spokesperson for the state command, Mike Abattam, confirmed the murder, saying investigation has since commenced.
