The traditional rulers in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State have placed a curse of death on kidnappers operating within the local government area.

The monarch made the invocation on December 24 during a special prayer session where they poured libation, broke kola nuts and alligator peppers and made declarations against bandits operating in Umuahia North.

Led by Eze Innocent Nwaigwe, the royal fathers proclaimed death upon any kidnapper terrorizing the indigenes of Umuahia North.

The traditional rulers also declared that the local government will witness a peaceful and protected atmosphere throughout the Christmas and New Year periods and beyond prayed for the safety of all indigenes of Umuahia North.

The kings who invoked bees to sting out any kidnapper hiding in any bush in Umuahia North, said the bandits would die or be apprehended live unless they stopped their evil activities.

The Umuahia North Monarchs also prayed for God’s protection and guidance upon Governor Alex Otti, saying that the present administration in Abia State has so far, performed well in security and other areas of leadership.

Speaking after the prayers, Eze Innocent Nwaigwe said the monarchs asked the gods to visit kidnappers with capital punishment unless they quit their evil ways.