Gunmen, numbering over 10 on Thursday morning kidnapped the traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient kingdom in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Damian Nwaigwe. The monarch was abducted at his palace around 2:30 am, a community source who chose to remain anonymous confided in our correspondent. The source said, “The traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient kingdom in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo state, Eze Damian Nwaigwe, has been kidnapped. Police spokesperson in the state, Micheal Abattam, confirmed the kidnap of the monarch when contacted by our correspondent. Abattam said that the command had swung into action intending to rescue the traditional ruler, unhurt.

Source: Punch December 09, 2021 20:47 UTC