Police Dismiss Claim of Officer’s Wife Child Abduction Allegation In Ebonyi
The Ebonyi State Police Command has dismissed allegations linking the wife of a police officer to child abduction in Amachi Amagu Community, Abakaliki Local Government Area, describing the claims as unsubstantiated after a thorough investigation. The Command said it became necessary to clarify the incident following a trending online report alleging that the woman attempted to abduct children in the community. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, the incident occurred on March 20, 2026, and involved Mrs. Mercy Chioma Nwewu, wife of an Inspector of Police. Ukandu explained that the woman was confronted by some members of the community after she was allegedly seen wandering around the area suspiciously. She was reportedly stripped and tied up by the mob while being questioned over allegations of child abduction. The Police spokesman stated that operatives swiftly responded to a distress call from a concerned reside...
