The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has charged security agencies to unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction and murder of the traditional ruler of Ndufu-Alike, Eze Francis Igwe.
The traditional ruler and father of the immediate past deputy governor of the state was abducted on Sunday on his way to church.
The governor, who cancelled the scheduled Executive Council meeting, led members of the council to the palace of the late monarch to commiserate with the family.
The governor disclosed that some suspects have been arrested by the police in connection with the crime and assured that all the perpetrators will be fished out and made to face the law.
He described the slain traditional ruler as an accomplished elder statesman and a courageous leader who served his people with dedication.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor, and made available to journalists in Abakaliki.
While praying for the repose of the soul of the royal father, the governor encouraged the immediate family and the entire Ikwo Noyo clan to bear the loss with fortitude.
The eldest son of the late monarch and former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, Barr. Kelechi Igwe, appreciated the efforts made by the governor to rescue their father from the hands of his captors.
“Though our father is not here today to appreciate you, his entire family will remain eternally grateful for your efforts.”
