Police free Abuja woman after months in chains by brother
A woman named Grace Aniekuoku was rescued by police after being chained and locked in a room by her brother, Chinedu Aniekuoku, in Abuja. The case was described by FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, as one of the most dehumanising his officers had ever seen. Police acted after receiving a distress call, and found the victim in extremely poor condition. Investigations revealed a disturbing motive involving the disappearance of the victim’s son.
What happened
- Police received a distress call on June 12, 2026, about Grace Aniekuoku being held captive by her brother.
- Officers found her chained in a locked room, living in unsanitary and degrading conditions.
- Chinedu Aniekuoku allegedly took away his sister’s son about two years ago and confined her to stop her from asking about the child.
- The victim was immediately taken to a hospital for treatment.
- Efforts are ongoing to locate the missing child, and the suspect remains in custody pending further investigation.
