Bandits on Wednesday night attacked Kwali Area Council in and kidnapped the traditional ruler of Bukpe community, Hassan Shamidozhi, and four others.
The Head of Information and Protocol at the Kwali Area Council Secretariat, Emmanuel Habila, confirmed the abduction to newsmen on Thursday.
According to him, the police and operatives of the Department of State Service (DSS) are currently on the trail of the kidnappers to ensure the victims are rescued unhurt.
Habila explained that the incident occurred while the monarch was having a rest in the palace.
