LINUS CHIBUIKE
THE people of Ikot Atambi, in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, were left in shock on Monday when their traditional ruler was arrested for alleged kidnapping.
The royal father, Etiyin Akamba Eyo, is the Head of Ikot Atambi Clan.
He was reportedly arrested, along with his two wives and son, by the Cross River State Joint Military outfit, code-named, Operation Akpakwu, on Monday.
The State Security Adviser, Leo Nyambi, led the operation.
The traditional ruler was said to have been using his houses as base for kidnapping activities.
It was learnt that the security operatives demolished his two houses and a shrine, where kidnappers and militants were allegedly fortified with juju.
The Clan head, during interrogation, reportedly admitted that his son was involved in kidnapping.
