The monarch, who is the Chief Executive Officer of All States Mass Transit, his five cabinet chiefs and two palace guards were in three vehicles heading back to the kingdom when the gun-wielding men waylaid them and diverted their movement.
However the people became apprehensive after 48 hours as their abductors refused to establish contact with the family of the kidnapped persons or members of the community
The residents of the community were however relieved when the abducted persons joined them on Saturday morning.
A source in the palace told our correspondent on Saturday said that “the entire community received the news of their release.”
Kidnapped Imo monarch, others regain freedom
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Kidnapped Imo Monarch, Cabinet Chiefs Regain Freedom
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