The traditional ruler of Akpabuyo Local Government Area in Cross River, Etiyin Maurice Edet, has been reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen.
Edet was whisked away in the attack that happened on Sunday at his residence in the council area.
According to reports, one of the traditional ruler’s aides was fatally shot during the kidnapping.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the state Police Command, SP Irene Ugbo, stated that she did not have any further details at the time of the press release.
However, a source revealed that the traditional ruler’s aide was killed while attempting to prevent his principal from being abducted.
Akpabuyo, notorious for criminal activities, is less than 15 kilometres from Calabar, the state’s capital city.
