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BREAKING: Police rescue abducted Imo monarch

The police on Saturday rescued unhurt the traditional ruler of the Mbutu Ancient Kingdom in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Damian Nwaigwe.

He was taken away from the palace at about 2:30 am on Thursday.

A source said the gunmen, numbering about 10, shot into the air before whisking the monarch away.

The command’s spokesman, Michael Abattam, a Chief Superintendent of Police, confirmed the development.

He said the monarch has been reunited with his family.

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