Three children abducted in Ebonyi: Police
Suspected kidnappers have abducted three children at Nkwegu, opposite the Nkwegu Military Cantonment gate in the Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi, police say.
The state police spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, told journalists on Sunday in Abakaliki that the children were abducted on Saturday morning.
“Yes, we are aware of the incident. It happened in the early hours of February 7, which was Saturday.
“The suspects took away three children: one male, aged two, and two females, aged four and two years, respectively,” Mr Ukandu said.
The PPRO added that the incident was reported to the command by the parents of the abducted children.
“There has been no demand for ransom, and no arrests have been made yet.
“Our officers are investigating and working towards rescuing the abducted children,” Mr Ukandu said.
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