A mother and her three children have reportedly been kidnapped by suspected gunmen while working on their farm in Ugbeneajima community, Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The victims were said to have been abducted about two days ago, although details surrounding the incident, including the identities of the victims and the circumstances of their abduction, were not immediately available.
The incident was disclosed by Cosmas Chukwu, who raised concerns over the worsening security situation in parts of Enugu State, particularly rural communities where residents reportedly face difficulties accessing their farmlands for fear of abduction.
Chukwu alleged that several kidnapping incidents across the state had gone unreported over the years, claiming that insecurity had continued to disrupt farming and other economic activities in affected communities.
He recalled declining an invitation to visit Nsukka in mid-2025 because of fears of possible abduction along the Enugu-Opi-Nsukka road, which he alleged had become notorious for kidnapping incidents at the time.
The commentator also criticised the administration of Governor Peter Mbah over what he described as an inadequate response to insecurity, alleging that government attention was often drawn to incidents only after they gained widespread attention on social media.
He further accused the state government of prioritising image management over addressing the security challenges confronting residents.
However, the allegations could not be independently verified as of the time of filing this report.
The latest reported abduction has renewed concerns about the safety of rural residents, particularly farmers who must venture into isolated farmlands to earn their livelihoods.
There was no immediate official statement from the Enugu State Government or the police on the reported abduction.
Chukwu expressed hope that the victims would regain their freedom and return home safely.
