A 36-year-old woman, Grace Aniekuoku, has been rescued by the FCT Police Command after she was allegedly chained and locked in a room by her brother for more than one year and four months.
Speaking on the case on Monday, FCT Commissioner of Police Mohammed Sanusi said, “The 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.
“A team of detectives from the Katampe Division was immediately deployed to the scene following receipt of the report.
“Upon arrival, the suspect 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 suspect was promptly arrested, while the victim was rescued and rushed to a hospital, where she is currently receiving medical treatment.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly taken away the victim’s son to an unknown location about two years ago.”
Police believe the long confinement was meant to stop the woman from asking questions about her missing son.
Sanusi said efforts are ongoing to find and rescue the child, while the victim continues to receive treatment and rehabilitation.
He added that the suspect remains in custody and will be charged in court after investigations are completed.
The FCT Police Command also reaffirmed its commitment to protecting vulnerable people and urged residents to quickly report abuse, unlawful detention, and other criminal acts to the authorities.
