Following an incident on Thursday, November 5, 2026, a woman and her three children were seized by suspected kidnappers while working on their agricultural land in Enugu Ada Village, located within the Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. The victims, identified as Mrs Bridget Okey and her sons—14-year-old Chukwubuike Okeh, Chukwuemeka Okeh, and Chijioke Okeh—were intercepted at Nwiyi Ivuruge along the path connecting to Umualogo Village in the neighboring Nkpologu community.
According to available details, the family had journeyed to their farm to harvest cassava when the armed perpetrators pounced on them and forced them into captivity. The unexpected development has thrown the area into anxiety, prompting immediate concern from residents who frequent the agrarian belt for their daily sustenance and farming activities.
What are the reactions from the local community?
In the wake of the abduction, community members have issued a passionate plea for intervention. They are calling on the Enugu State Government, local council authorities, the Nigeria Police Force, and other security outfits to mobilize personnel and resources to rescue Mrs Okey and her three sons unhurt.
Insecurity in agricultural zones often disrupts rural livelihoods, making timely law enforcement intervention crucial for restoring confidence among farming households in the region. Security agencies have yet to issue an official statement regarding rescue operations as search efforts continue.