JUST IN: Security Operatives Arrest 30 Suspected Kidnappers In Imo, Rescue Traditional Ruler

A map of Imo State in south-east Nigeria.

Some 30 suspected kidnappers and criminals have been arrested in Imo state, Channels Television can report.

The criminals were arrested during a Monday raid, by a joint security team, on camps in Orsu local government and Uli community in Ihiala local government area of Anambra state.

A traditional ruler who was kidnapped in Okigwe local government area on Sunday, Acho Ndukwe of Ihube autonomous community, was also released during the raid.

More to follow . . .