The FCT Police Command has arrested a man in Abuja for allegedly confining his sister in a room for over a year. The arrest followed a distress report received by the command on June 12, 2026.
According to the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, the victim, Grace Aniekuoku, 36, was found in poor health after being held captive by her elder brother, Chinedu Aniekuoku. Police officers from Katampe Division were dispatched to the scene and gained entry after initial resistance from the suspect.
Sanusi said the victim was rescued and immediately taken to hospital for medical care. He added that preliminary investigations revealed the suspect had also allegedly taken away the victim’s son to an unknown location about two years ago and kept his sister confined to stop her from asking about the child.
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Efforts are ongoing to trace and rescue the missing son. The suspect remains in police custody and will be charged in court once investigations are concluded.
The FCT Police boss commended residents for providing timely information that led to the rescue. He urged the public to continue reporting cases of abuse and suspicious activity to security agencies.
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