A mother and her three sons have reportedly been abducted by suspected kidnappers while harvesting cassava on their family farmland in Ugbene Ajima, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of residents and farmers in the area, particularly those who visit their farms for agricultural activities.
According to reports, the incident occurred on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Nwiyi Ivuruge, along the route leading to Umualogo Village in neighbouring Nkpologu community.
The victims were identified as Mrs Bridget Okey and her three sons, Chukwubuike, 14, Chukwuemeka and Chijioke.
A community leader, Sam Otti, reportedly appealed to the Enugu State Government, the local government council and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the family.
The Chairman of Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area, Barrister Chijioke Ezugwu, also reportedly visited the scene on Saturday and assured residents that efforts were being made to secure the victims’ release.
As of the latest reports, the whereabouts of the abducted family remained unknown. Efforts to obtain comments from the Enugu State Police Command were reportedly unsuccessful.
The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of farmers and rural residents in communities across the area.
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