Man Escapes Lynching over Abduction of 3 Children in Anambra Community

By Praise Chinecherem

A middle-aged man was nearly beaten to death by irate mob for allegedly kidnapping three children in Akwa village in Ihiala local government area of Anambra state.

The victims, aged 6, 3 and 2 years respectively were said to be having their meal with the mother in front of their house when they were abducted.

The mother had reportedly dashed into the kitchen to get extra food for the children when she came out and could not find her children.

AnambraDaily gathered that the suspect had conspired with two others who succeeded in escaping with the kids, while he was apprehended by youths in the area who pounced on him before police stormed the scene.

Police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga who confirmed the incident, said the case is under investigation, while efforts are on to apprehend the fleeing suspects and rescue the missing children.

He said, “On 23rd September, 2025, police operatives, through the assistance of the youths of Akwa Village, Ihiala arrested one male suspect, Charles Chiemerie Onuigbo over an alleged case of abduction of three children between the ages of 6, 3, and 2 years respectively.

“Preliminary information reveals that Charles and two others who are currently at large conspired and abducted the three children.

“Further revelations from the mother of the victims stated that while her children were eating in front of their house, she went into the kitchen to get them more food but returned to find them missing.

“Also, the arrested suspect is a neighbor who had been harbouring the two fleeing suspects whose identities are yet unknown.

“In view of the above, Charles was attacked and beaten by irate members of the community, sustaining injuries before being rescued by the Police.

“The Case is under investigation and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and rescue the missing children.

“Meanwhile, other parts of the State Command remain calm as counter-terrorism and other crime prevention operations continue.”