Families across Agbarho keep children inside their homes after multiple kidnapping cases struck Ughelli North Local Government Area. School attendance dropped sharply since students returned from recent breaks. Community members protested earlier this month, claiming more than 40 children disappeared from the area.
Residents accused local officers of requesting payment before starting investigations into missing persons cases. An angry crowd killed a suspected abductor named Afornughea during Wednesday violence. Delta State Police Command searches for individuals who burned Mrs Afornughe after accusations she concealed a young boy inside a sack.
Police spokesman SP Bright Edafe confirmed authorities pursue those responsible for the mob killing. Officers have made no arrests while investigations continue into both the kidnapping allegations and vigilante attack.
Residents accused local officers of requesting payment before starting investigations into missing persons cases. An angry crowd killed a suspected abductor named Afornughea during Wednesday violence. Delta State Police Command searches for individuals who burned Mrs Afornughe after accusations she concealed a young boy inside a sack.
Police spokesman SP Bright Edafe confirmed authorities pursue those responsible for the mob killing. Officers have made no arrests while investigations continue into both the kidnapping allegations and vigilante attack.
