Kidnappers kill father of ex-Ebonyi deputy governor after abduction
Francis Igwe, the father of former Ebonyi State Deputy Governor Kelechi Igwe, has been killed by kidnappers. The police confirmed that Francis Igwe, who was also the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike, was abducted while on his way to church. According to the police, suspects confessed to killing the monarch and led officers to their hideout. The police have arrested several suspects and recovered the remains of the slain ruler.
What happened
- Francis Igwe was abducted on Sunday, March 1, 2026, while heading to church.
- Suspects confessed that the monarch was killed on March 2 and assisted police in locating his remains.
- Police operatives were attacked by other gang members at the hideout, resulting in a gun battle where one hoodlum was killed and others escaped.
- A total of nine suspects are now in custody, and a locally made pistol was recovered.
- The remains of Francis Igwe have been deposited in a morgue, and police efforts to arrest other fleeing gang members continue.
