There was palpable fear in Imo State yesterday night after gunmen kidnapped the traditional ruler of Umueze Nguru in the Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of the state, Eze Charles Iroegbu.
The gunmen also kidnapped the cabinet chiefs of the kingdom who accompanied the Royal majesty to a public function within the state.
The respected monarch, who is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of All States Mass Transit, and his cabinet chiefs were kidnapped after attending a traditional wedding in Mbano, The PUNCH reports.
They were in three vehicles and were heading back to the kingdom when the gun-wielding men waylaid them and diverted their movement.
The abduction of the monarch and his cabinet chiefs had caused panic in the community.
There was palpable fear in Imo State yesterday night after gunmen kidnapped the traditional ruler of Umueze Nguru in the Aboh Mbaise