Gunmen, numbering over 10, stormed Mbutu ancient kingdom of Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State today and abducted the traditional ruler of the community, Eze Damian Nwaigwe.
The monarch was abducted at his palace around 2: 30ama.
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It was learnt that the palace of the king is a bit isolated from neighbouring houses, a factor that made it difficult for his subjects to come to his aid.
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Police spokesperson in the state, CSPÂ Mike Abattam, confirmed the incident.
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A source, craving anonymity, said: "The traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient kingdom in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo state, Eze Damian Nwaigwe, was kidnapped early this morning.
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"We learnt that those who kidnapped him were many. They barricaded his palace, shot indiscriminately into the air before they took him away in a waiting vehicle."
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