Police arrest APC publicity secretary, eight other suspects over kidnap and m8rder of Ebonyi monarch
Police have arrested nine suspects, including a member of the All Progressives Congress, (APC) Simbad Victor, in connection with the abduction and m8rder of the father of former Ebonyi State Deputy Governor, Kelechi Igwe.Police News UpdatesThe victim, Francis Igwe, who was the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state, was abducted on Sunday, March 1, 2026, while on his way to church.The spokesperson for the State Police Command, Joshua Ukandu, who confirmed the incident said operatives launched intensive operations immediately after the abduction was reported. Ukandu explained that deploying technical and intelligence assets led to the arrest of two suspects who he believes to be members of the kidnapping syndicate.During inte...










