Fear has engulfed the people of the Isuokoma Autonomous Community in the Onicha Council Area of Ebonyi State over the abduction of their traditional ruler, HRH Eze Ambrose Ogbu by the suspended gunmen at his palace.
Our sources anonymously said that the suspected kidnappers were yet to contact the family of the monarch at the time of filing this report.
“He was kidnapped last night at his palace. But the kidnappers have not made any contact with the family or the community. We have been waiting; but no contact yet,” one of the sources said.
The Ebonyi Police Command also confirmed the incident to Journalists in Abakaliki.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Aliyu Garba, in an interview, said the gunmen ambushed the residence of the traditional ruler, on Wednesday night, and kidnapped him.
The Commissioner said the policemen of the Command had accelerated their effort to get the royal father reunited with his family.
“Yes. The gunmen ambushed his house on Wednesday night and commanded him to enter into their vehicle and he did.
“They drove away with him, and till now, nobody knows his whereabouts. It’s very unfortunate; but, we will do our best to get him reunited with his family.
“Our men have already swung into action and we will do the needful, as soon as we know his location,” he said.
