Police rescue abducted Imo monarch

Men of the Imo State Police Command have rescued the traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient Kingdom in Mbaise, His Royal Highness Eze Damian Nwaigwe.

Nwaigwe was kidnapped in the early hours of Wednesday from his palace in Mbutu.

The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Mike Abattam, in a statement on Saturday, said the monarch was released unhurt and has since been reunited with his family. 

The statement did not state where the monarch was released, if the abductors were caught or whether ransom was paid. 

The statement said, “The Royal father, HRH Eze Damian Nwaigwe of Mbutu Ancient Kingdom, who was kidnapped on 09/12/2021 at about 0300 hours in his residence has been rescued unhurt and reunited with his family.” 

Nwaigwe was however lucky as his counterpart from Njaba, Edwin Azike, who was abducted on Friday, was murdered and his body found in the trunk of his car.