Gunmen have kidnapped the traditional ruler of Umuezeala-Ama ancient kingdom in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.
The monarch was kidnapped on Tuesday’s evening, according to village sources who confided in our correspondent on Wednesday.
The monarch was kidnapped at the Nkwo Umuezeala market while he was discussing with his kinsmen.
Recall that this is the latest in the attacks of traditional rulers in the state.
On Sunday, two traditional rulers, Acho Ndukwe and Paul Ogbu were kidnapped and their palaces razed.
While Ndukwe was rescued 24 hours later, the whereabouts of Ogbu had remained unknown.
