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.
Tinubu Removes NMDPRA Chief Saidu Mohammed Months After Appointment President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed…
Police Order Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Effurun Killing The Nigeria Police Force has ordered…
MTN Nigeria to Sell 60% Fintech Stake for N152bn MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has announced…
US Gas Prices Hit $4.23 as Crude Oil Surges Above $100 per Barrel Fuel prices…
Lagos Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Killing of 17-Year-Old UTME Candidate The Lagos State Police…
Iran’s Currency Crashes to Record Low of 1.8 Million per Dollar Amid US Blockade Iran’s…