There is panic in Owerri town over the kidnapping of Eze Jewel Ndenkwo, a famous traditional ruler in Imo state. He was kidnapped in front of one of his businesses in Owerri, the state capital, around 7pm on Friday, Daily Trust reports. The kidnapped monarch is the traditional ruler of Isiala Umudi autonomous community in the state's Nkwerre Local Government Area. He reportedly owns a number of businesses, including Udekings Nigeria Limited. He was allegedly kidnapped in front of his office at Tetlow, Owerri.