BREAKING Top Imo Monarch And His Chiefs Kidnapped

A top Imo traditional ruler and his chiefs have been kidnapped.

CityNews Nigeria reports that the traditional ruler of Umuezie community in Nguru in Aboh Mbaise Council Area of Imo Eze Charles Iroegbu ànd seven members of his cabinet have been kidnapped by gunmen.

Eze Iroegbu was abducted around 6pm alongside his cabinet members on Tuesday.

It was learnt the monarch and his cabinet members were abducted while returning from a traditional wedding ceremony at Ihitte-Uboma council area of the state.

The incident has raised anxiety and thrown the entire community into deep sorrow as the monarch was described as a “charitable giver” who has touched many lives in many communities across the state.

A source close to the traditional ruler, who spoke to The Nation on the condition of anonymity, said the incident took place at the popular Seven and Half junction in the Obowo area of the state.