The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of four residents of Akpoha Autonomous Community in Afikpo Local Government Area.
The victims were reportedly kidnapped on their farms by yet-to-be-identified persons on July 24, 2025.
The spokesperson of the command, Joshua Ukandu, said that the Divisional Police Officer, Afikpo Division, confirmed the incident on Thursday, July 31.
“When I called the DPO to confirm the information, he told me that they had visited the scene of the incident to ascertain what had happened and to find out more about the situation,” the PPRO stated.
“The division has commenced investigation and search for the rescue of the victims by collaborating with the community leaders, traditional leaders to unravel the reason behind the abduction.
“The command will reveal more details when the investigation is concluded on the matter.”
