We Want N5bn, Rivers Monarch's Abductors Make Big Demand
- Kidnappers of the monarch of Ikuru in Rivers state have finally made their demand
- The criminals are asking the king's family for N5 billion before they can release him
- However, the police have assured the palace that the traditional ruler will be getting his freedom soon without the use of force
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Abductors of the King of Ikuru town in the Andoni local government area of Rivers have demanded the sum of N5 billion as a ransom for the captive monarch.
According to Maurice Ikuru, the spokesman for the palace, the kidnappers made the demand when they contacted the traditional ruler's family members, Punch reports.
However, the spokesman of the police command in the state, Nnamdi Omoni, said there is hope that the monarch will regain his freedom very soon.
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Omoni said the release of Jones Ayuwo, the lecturer at the University of Port Harcourt, will make the king's release possible.
He added that the police will apply tactics to get back the monarch, not force or arms.
Earlier, the Ikuru community in Andoni local government area of Rivers state had been plunged into fear following the abduction of the town's traditional ruler Aaron Ikuru.
The monarch was kidnapped on Sunday, February 21, at his residence in Ikuru town. Eyewitnesses claimed the unknown kidnappers stormed the palace of the traditional ruler and whisked him away to a yet-to-be-identified destination.
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Family members of the monarch have not been contacted over the possibility of ransom payment. Reacting to the development, Omoni, said efforts have been intensified to unravel the mystery behind the abduction.
Omoni further maintained that all hands are on deck to ensure that the traditional ruler is released from the den of his abductors.
Onyirioha Nnamdi is a graduate of Literature and English Language at the University of Lagos. He is a Politics/Current Affairs Editor who writes on news and political topics for Legit.ng. He brings into his reporting a wealth of experience in creative and analytical writing. Nnamdi has a major interest in local and global politics.
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