By Osahon Osahon
Queen Florence Ikhumhen, wife of the traditional ruler of Ewatto Kingdom, Esan South-East local government area of Edo state, His Royal Highness, Ikhumhen ll, has been reportedly been kidnapped by arms-wielding gunmen.
Queen Ikhumhen was abducted alongside her daughter from her residence at the Jemila area of Benin, the state capital.
The incident reportedly happened on Sunday night.
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The monarch’s wife recently retired as the Principal of Itohan Grammar School, Benin City.
Sources claimed that the gunmen who were armed with AK47 rifles, shot sporadically into the air before taking away their victims.
It was further gathered that they came into the Community in a speed boat through the Ikpoba River and also left through the same route.
Sources close to the Ewatto palace disclosed that the incident has devastated the traditional ruler and the entire Ewatto kingdom.
The sources added that the kidnappers have been making contact with the the palace and their close family members but the amount they are demanding was yet unknown.
Edo State police command spokesman, DSP Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed the report, added that investigation was ongoing.
