HRH Aloy Igwe, the traditional ruler of Umuezeala-Ama autonomous Community in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, who was kidnapped on December 14, has been released by his captors. A source who is a resident of the community, revealed to LatestNGnews.com that the Monarch was released Wednesday evening.

 

The source said;

 

“Ezeala 1 of Umuezeala-Ama autonomous community, Eze Aloy Igwe, has been released. He is home now. He regained his freedom on Wednesday evening.

 
 
The source also revealed that a ransom was paid to secure his release, but the source refused to mention the amount that was paid before the king was released.
 
 
 

“The community made it clear to the kidnappers who were demanding a huge amount of money for ransom that there is no money. This is a man who buried his mother not more than one month ago.”

 
 

The traditional ruler was abducted while discussing with his subjects at Nkwo- Umuezeala market two days after two traditional rulers, Acho Ndukwe and Paul Ogbu from Ihube autonomous communities were kidnapped with their palaces and vehicles razed.

 
 

While Ndukwe was rescued after the incident when security operatives raided Orsu LGA and Lilu community in Anambra State.

 
 

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