Draft:Okporo

Ogboro in Oyo State?

Okporo is a community in the Orlu Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria. It is one of about 30 communities in Orlu.

It possesses a traditional ruler, who uses a kola nut representing a “clean mind” and “pure intention”.

In 2021, two people were beheaded and displayed afterwards at a market in the area. In 2022, five people were shot by "bandits" in Okporo and three of the victims died.

Mayor Eze condemned violent attacks in the area in 2022.

Eze Ugo II and Eze Ugo III were rulers of the area.

It is 10 kilometers southeast of Ihiala.