The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of three siblings by a new tenant in Nwezenyi village, Igbeagu community, Izzi Local Government Area.
The victims are Favour, Obinna, and Kamso Okeoha were reportedly taken on Saturday while their parents were away.
The suspect, a woman who had just rented an apartment in the community, is alleged to have carried out the abduction.
Police spokesperson Joshua Ukandu confirmed the incident in Abakaliki on Tuesday, stating that investigations are ongoing to locate and rescue the children.
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The incident has left residents of the community in shock. According to locals, the woman had only moved into the compound a day before the abduction.
“She stayed just one day before the children were taken. We do not even know her identity,” said one resident. Another neighbor said the suspect appeared friendly, even painting her room and inscribing ‘One Love’ on the wall to create a positive impression.
The parents of the abducted children were unavailable for comment as community members gathered at their home, anxiously awaiting their return.
This latest case adds to growing concerns over child abductions in Ebonyi State. In February 2026, three children were abducted from another compound at Nkwegu, near the Nkwegu Military Cantonment gate in Abakaliki Local Government Area.
The victims then included a two-year-old boy and two girls aged four and two.
Police are appealing to anyone with information about the suspect or the whereabouts of the children to come forward immediately to aid in their safe return.
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