Richard Ginika Izuora
Bandits have abducted the traditional ruler of Umuezie community in Nguru in Aboh Mbaise Council Area of Imo Eze Charles Iroegbu alongside other seven members of his cabinet.
Eze Iroegbu was taken away around 6pm with his cabinet members on Tuesday while returning from a traditional wedding ceremony at Ihitte-Uboma council area of the state.
The incident has 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 on condition of anonymity, said the incident took place at the popular Seven and Half junction in the Obowo area of the state.
On ransom demand, the source said: “For now, I am not aware of any ransom demand yet.”
A member of the town union, who pleaded not to be named, confirmed the incident, saying that the monarch and cabinet members were abducted by gangsters while coming from a traditional wedding.
Contacted, the police spokesman, Orlando Ikeokwu (SP), said he would get back to us but was yet to as at the time of filing the report.
