POLICE CONFIRM ABDUCTION OF THREE SIBLINGS BY NEW TENANT IN EBONYI

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three siblings in Nwezenyi village, Igbeagu community, in Izzi Local Government Area of the state.

The victims, identified as Favour, Obinna and Kamso Okeoha, were reportedly abducted on Saturday while their parents were away from home.

According to reports, the suspect, a woman who had recently rented an apartment in the compound, allegedly carried out the abduction shortly after moving in.

Police spokesperson, Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the incident on Tuesday in Abakaliki, stating that investigations were underway.

“Investigation has been launched to locate and rescue the children,” Ukandu said.

The incident has left residents of the community in shock. Community sources disclosed that the suspect rented the apartment on Thursday and moved in the following day. She reportedly stayed just one day before the children were abducted on Saturday.

“We do not even know her identity,” a resident said, adding that the woman appeared friendly and even painted her room, inscribing “One Love” on the wall, allegedly to create a positive impression among other tenants.

As of the time of filing this report, the parents of the abducted children were unavailable for comment as sympathisers gathered at the compound awaiting their return.

The latest case has heightened concerns over child abductions in the state. In February 2026, three children — a two-year-old boy and two girls aged four and two — were abducted from a compound at Nkwegu, opposite the Nkwegu Military Cantonment gate in Abakaliki Local Government Area.

Police authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies.