RIVERS: Monarch regains freedom five weeks after abduction

THE Monarch of Ikuru town in Andoni Local Government Area of the state, Aaron Ikuru, has regained his freedom from the clutches of his abductors.

Ikuru regained his freedom give weeks after unknown gunmen lay siege to his palace and whisked him away.

The incident happened while he was having a meeting with his kinsmen on February 21, 2021.

The news of his freedom was confirmed by his spokesman to Ikuru’s palace, Maurice Ikuru.

Though he did not give details of how the monarch and chairman Andoni Council of Traditional Rulers gained freedom, he said the news of his release broke last night. I

“Yes he has been released. We got the information yesterday (Saturday) night.
He said the monarch was released unconditionally without any ransom paid, adding that, “we just thank God for everything.”

The spokesman of the State Police Command, Nnamdi Omoni, also confirmed his release, saying “the Command is in an estatic mood over what has happened.”

Omoni said a comprehensive press statement would be issued on the development later this morning after debriefing by the State Commissioner of Police, Eboka Friday.