Another traditional ruler was kidnapped in Imo State on Wednesday.
The victim is the traditional ruler of Umuezeala-Ama Autonomous Community in Ehime Mbano Local Government Area, Eze Aloysius Igwe.
The monarch was kidnapped in his community at the Nkwo-Umuezeala market square.
According to reports, the monarch went out to pick his wife from a meeting around the area. While waiting for his wife, his abductors, who came in a small bus, double-crossed his vehicle and whisked him away in it.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Michael Abattam, said he was in a meeting and could not confirm the incident.
Traditional ruler, Eze Paul Ogbu of Ihitte Ihube in Okigwe LGA who has been in captivity is yet to be released. Though, his counterpart, Eze Acho Ndukwe of Amagu Ihube, Okigwe was released on Monday.
