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3 kids kidnapped in A/Ibom - Monarch killed, another kidnapped in Abia
From Tony Ukpong and Biola Azeez - 10.06.2009

Kidnappers on Tuesday on Nwaniba Road and Ben Udo Street caused a stir when they took away three kids who were on their way to school. Eyewitnesses said the pupils were in a Landcruiser jeep with their mother when the incident happened around 7.30 a.m.


It was gathered that the kidnappers had trailed the jeep, targeting the children in particular. They unleashed terror on the whole area as they shot sporadically, causing road users to scamper for safety.


Nigerian Tribune learnt further that the children and their mother were members of the family of a politician in the state. Meanwhile, any traditional ruler in whose community kidnapping or other crimes are perpetrated will be dethroned and arrested in Abia State, just as a traditional ruler was kidnapped and another killed on Aba-Enugu expressway on Monday.


Speaking when he met with traditional rulers in the state, Governor Theodore Orji said security report in his office had indicted many traditional rulers in the state.


http://www.tribune.com.ng/10062009/news/news17.html