Fear gripped many as gunmen have abducted the Paramount Ruler of Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River, HRM Etinyin Maurice Nya Edet.
The monarch was kidnapped on Sunday night, December 10, 2023, at his residence in Asin Ufot, Ayamba Ikot Akrika community in the area.
Spokesperson of the state Police Command, SP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the incident, but said details were unknown to her as of press time.
A source, however, said that the traditional ruler’s aide was killed as he tried to prevent his principal from being kidnapped.
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Akpabuyo is less than 15 kilometers from Calabar, the capital city.
Meanwhile, Professor Patrick Egaga of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has been released by his abductors after 26 days in captivity.
Egaga who is UNICAL’s Director of Servicom, was abducted in the institution’s Staff quarters on November 12, 2023, after which his abductors demanded a ransom of N50 million.
He was released on December 9, 2023.
