LADY CHAINED FOR 16 MONTHS BY BROTHER RESCUE BY POLICE

A 36-year-old lady identified as 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, has been rescued by the Federal Capital Territory( FCT) Police Command.

The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Mohammed Sanusi, who disclosed the development on Monday, said, “The FCT Police command received a distress report on June 12, 2026, alleging that the victim, an indigene of Anambra State, was being unlawfully detained under inhumane conditions by her brother, Mr. Chinedu Aniekuoku.”

“Katampe Division of the Nigerian Police Force immediately deployed a team of detectives to the scene following receipt of the report.

“The suspect, upon the arrival of team of detectives, became hostile and resisted the officers, refusing them access to the premises where he had confined his sister.

“However, the officers forcefully gained entry into the room and discovered the victim in chains, in an extremely emaciated condition and lying on her own waste under deplorable sanitary conditions.

“The Police Force immediately arrested the suspect , while the victim was rescued and rushed to a hospital, where she is currently receiving medical treatment.

“Although, the investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly taken away the victim’s son to an unknown location about two years ago.”

However, the Police believe that the prolonged confinement was intended to prevent the victim from questioning the whereabouts of her child.

The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP. Mohammed Sanusi however said that efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the missing child, while the victim continues to receive medical care and rehabilitation.