Tension in Akwa Ibom over abduction of monarch
A monarch, Ogwong Okon A. Abang, has been kidnapped in Akwa Ibom State by gunmen.
Abang, who is the paramount Ruler in Mbo Local Government Area (LGA), was kidnapped in his palace at Ebughu.
The monarch was said to have been kidnapped at about 9pm on Saturday.
The abduction of the Paramount Ruler of Mbo, has further raised concern over the deepening security crisis in Oron nation.
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Recall that Dr John Robbin Esu was also kidnapped in Oron local government area of the state.
He has remained in the kidnappers den nearly three weeks after his abduction, a situation that has forced doctors in the State to embark on strike.
Only last week, the wife of Chief Asukwo Eweme Ulap Okon, aka Levile, a prominent political figure was also abducted in Oron.
Akwa Ibom State Police Command was yet to offer a word on the monarch’s abduction, but Commissioner of Police, CP Waheed Ayilara and other service Commanders were said to be on their way to Ebughu Palace of the victim.
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