The traditional ruler of Umuezeala-Ama autonomous Community in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State, Aloy Igwe, who was kidnapped on December 14, has been released.
According to a community source who disclosed the development on Wednesday, Igwe was released on Tuesday evening, a week after he was abducted by unknown men while discussing with his kinsmen.
It was gathered that ransom was paid before the traditional ruler was released by the amount was not disclosed.
The source said, “Ezeala 1 of Umuezeala-Ama autonomous community, Eze Aloy Igwe, has been released. He is home now. He regained his freedom on Tuesday evening.
“The community made it clear to the kidnappers who were demanding a huge amount of money for ransom that there is no money. This is a man who buried his mother not more than one month ago.”