The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Sunday confirmed the abduction of the paramount ruler of Mbo Local Government Area, HRM Ogwong A. Abang.
The traditional ruler was kidnapped by yet-to-identified gunmen in his palace at Ebughu on Saturday
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Timfon John, who confirmed the incident on Sunday, said that the command is working round the clock to ensure an unconditional and timely release of the monarch.
“We received the information yesterday (Saturday) and the police are working round the clock already to ensure that the monarch regains freedom,” the PPRO said.
It was gathered that the monarch was kidnapped at 9pm.
