The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command in Abuja says it has rescued a 36-year-old woman, identified as Grace Aniekuoku, who was allegedly held in captivity by her brother for about one year and four months. According to the reports, police rescued her after receiving information about her confinement, in which she was reportedly chained and kept in a room for the duration of the alleged ordeal. The accounts describe the woman as being held against her will inside the residence where her brother allegedly confined her. Police do not provide additional details in the excerpts about the brother’s current status or whether he has been arrested, charged, or is under investigation. Both outlets characterize the case as one involving prolonged alleged unlawful confinement, with police stepping in to secure the victim and end the situation. The incident is presented as part of the police’s efforts to address alleged abuse and captivity cases in the capital, though further information on medical assessment and legal proceedings is not included in the provided text.
Abuja Police Rescue Woman Allegedly Chained by Brother for 16 Months
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command in Abuja says it has rescued a 36-year-old woman, identified as Grace Aniekuoku, who was allegedly held in captivity by her brother for about one yea...
- Abuja’s FCT Police Command says it rescued a 36-year-old woman, Grace Aniekuoku.
- The woman is alleged to have been chained and confined in a room by her brother.
- Police say the alleged captivity lasted about one year and four months (around 16 months).
- The reports describe the incident as involving prolonged unlawful confinement.
- No details in the provided excerpts confirm the brother’s arrest or the current legal status.
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4 hours agoThe FCT Police Command has rescued a 36-year-old woman, Ms. Grace Aniekuoku, who was allegedly held in chains and confined in a room by her brother for more than one year and four months. The post Police rescue woman chained for 16 months in Abuja appeared first on Vanguard News.
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