There was jubilation on Saturday as the traditional ruler of Umueze Nguru Autonomous Community in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Charles Iroegbu, his cabinet chiefs, and palace guards, regained freedom from the kidnappers’ den.
The respected monarch, who is the owner of All States Mass Transit, his five cabinet chiefs, and two palace guards were kidnapped, last Wednesday, after attending a traditional wedding ceremony in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of the state.
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They were in three vehicles and were heading back to the kingdom when the gun-wielding men waylaid them and diverted their movement.
Fear had engulfed the atmosphere in the community as their abductors refused to establish communication with the Royal family or anybody in the kingdom.
But fortunately reprieve came on Saturday as the monarch, his five cabinet chiefs and two palace guards were freed.
The police spokesperson, Orlando Ikeokwu, said he could not confirm the release of the kidnap victims when our correspondent, contacted him on Saturday.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
