16-Year-Old Abducted in Enugu Rescued in Anambra
Favour Ayogu, a 16-year-old boy, was allegedly abducted in Igboeze South Local Government Area of Enugu State and was rescued near a security checkpoint in Onitsha, Anambra State. The rescue occurred after security operatives intercepted the vehicle of the abductors, leading to a chase.
The Anambra State Police Command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, reported that the boy was abandoned near Ekene Junction along Oguta Road after being dropped from a black Toyota Highlander SUV by unidentified persons. The incident took place during a joint security operation on the evening of Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Following the rescue, the police intensified efforts to apprehend the suspected criminal gang responsible for the abduction. Ikenga urged the public, especially residents of Igboeze South and Ibagwa-Aka in Enugu State, to provide any information regarding the victim's family to the nearest police station or the Anambra State Police Command.
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