A disturbing revelation has emerged regarding the kidnapping of the father of the former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State, His Royal Highness, Eze Francis Igwe.

According to information confirmed to me by media influencer Nwoba Chika Nwoba, the alleged ring leader of the gang responsible for the abduction has been identified as the current Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State Mr Simbad Victor.

Tragically, the royal father reportedly died while in the custody of the kidnappers.

However, security operatives have made significant progress in the case, as the entire gang involved in the operation has now been arrested.

The development has sent shockwaves across political and social circles, particularly because the alleged mastermind is said to be a member of the same political party as the victim’s son, raising troubling questions about trust, security, and internal relationships within the political class in Ebonyi.