Governor Nwifuru Directs Security Agencies To Rescue Abducted Traditional Ruler; Fish Ourt Culprits

The father of the immediate past deputy governor of Ebonyi State, His Royal Highness Ezeogo Francis Igwe, the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike community in Ikwo Local Government Area was abducted by yet to be identified hoodlums on Sunday morning on his way to church.

The incident happened along the popular Nwakpu market axis of Ikwo in Ebonyi Central Senatorial District.

The Ebonyi State Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru  expressed deep concern over the reported abduction of a royal father, describing the development as deeply troubling and totally unacceptable, noting that acts of criminality against innocent citizens, especially revered community leaders, will not be tolerated in Ebonyi State.

The Governor, however expressied solidarity with the family of the abducted royal father and the entire people of Ikwo Local Government Area, assured that the Ebonyi State Government has immediately activated all security and intelligence mechanisms to ensure the safe and prompt rescue of the monarch.

According to the Governor, ” all security agencies in the state have been directed to work in synergy to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice.”

He stressed that the government will deploy all available state apparatus and resources to unmask those behind the criminal act and prevent any recurrence.

Governor Nwifuru further called on residents of the state, particularly those in Ikwo and surrounding communities, to remain calm but vigilant, and to provide useful information that could assist security agencies in their ongoing operations.

He reiterated the commitment of his administration to the protection of lives and property across the state and reassured the people that Ebonyi State will not be allowed to become a safe haven for criminals.

The Governor also urged the perpetrators to release the abducted traditional ruler unconditionally, emphasising that the full weight of the law will be brought to bear on anyone found culpable.

“The Ebonyi State Government remains confident that with the cooperation of the public and the dedication of security agencies, the abducted royal father will be safely reunited with his family.”