The Bonny Local Government Council has confirmed the reported abduction of two children from their family residence along Abalamabie Road in Bonny, Rivers State.
The incident reportedly occurred at about 10 p.m. on Monday, October 12, 2026, when unidentified individuals allegedly took the children from their residence.
Secretary to the Bonny Local Government Council, Amb. Wisdom Chapp-Jumbo in a statement on Wednesday, said preliminary investigations had led to the arrest of one suspect, who is currently in police custody.
He added that the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Bonny Surveillance Security Team, was working to locate the children and apprehend other suspects involved in the incident.
The Chairman of Bonny Local Government Area, Hon. Abinye Blessing Pepple, condemned the incident and assured residents that the council was providing the necessary support to security agencies to facilitate the investigation and secure the safe return of the children.
The chairman also urged residents to remain calm and called on anyone with credible information that could assist the investigation to report to the Bonny Police Station or other relevant security authorities.
