It was gathered that, at the early hours of Thursday, gunmen kidnapped the traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient kingdom in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Damian Nwaigwe.

It was gathered that he was kidnapped around 2:30AM, at his palace.

A reliable source said his abductors, who were about 10, shot sporadically before taking him.

“They kidnapped the traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient kingdom, Eze Damian Nwaigwe, around 2:30AM today at his palace.

“They were more than 10 in number and shot sporadically before taking the traditional ruler away”, the source stated.

He also described the Monarch’s palace as being a bit apart from the residences of the subjects.

The attack threw the villagers into panic way till it was dawn.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Micheal Abattam, confirmed the incident. He assured that the command had swung into action and would ensure the monarch is released unhurt.

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