JUST IN: Second abducted Imo monarch Eze Nwaigwe rescued alive

By Ikechukwu Iweajunwa/Owerri

Police in Imo state have rescued the second abducted monarch, Eze Damian Nwaigwe, the traditional ruler of Mbutu in Aboh-Mbaise council.

He was rescued unhurt.

Police spokesman, CSP Michael Abattam said the traditional ruler has been reunited with his family.

He added that security had been beefed up in the area.

Eze Nwaigwe was kidnapped from his residence on Thursday a day after the traditional ruler of Atta autonomous community in Njaba council area, Eze Edwin Azike was kidnapped.

Eze Azike was, however, not as lucky as he was found dead at a market square in his area on Friday.