Imo Monarch Abducted in Owerri

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a prominent traditional ruler in Imo State, Eze Jewel Ndenkwo.

The monarch was kidnapped in front of one of his companies in Owerri, the state capital.

The victim who is the traditional ruler of Isiala Umudi community in the Nkwerre Local Government Area of the state was abducted on Friday at the high breed area of Owerri.

A close source told Sunday PUNCH that the traditional ruler was kidnapped in front of his office at Tetlow in Owerri.

He said that the abductors of the king had yet to establish contact with his family.

He said “The traditional ruler was kidnapped about 7pm Friday in front of his office at the ever busy Tetlow Road in Owerri.”

The police spokesperson, Michael Abattam, had yet to respond to an inquiry concerning the incident.