Anambra police recover bodies of abducted women
The Anambra State Police Command said it has recovered two bodies believed to be those of women who were abducted and dumped in a river in Anambra State.
The remains were found in the Omambala River, within the Anambra West Local Government Area. The recovery happened on the evening of November 28, 2025, after a search operation led by officers from the Rapid Response Squad in Awkuzu together with professional divers and local volunteers.
Relatives positively identified the bodies as belonging to two of the missing women. The victims have been named as Bognou Alice and her niece Sandra. The remains have been deposited at a mortuary pending forensic examination and further investigative procedures.
The police said two suspects Nonso Augustine Akpeh (37) and Kingsley Akpeh (44) have been arrested and are cooperating with investigators. A third suspect, Uchenna Nicholas Mmadu, remains at large. Security forces say they have intensified efforts to find the third woman and apprehend the fleeing suspect.
The incident has deeply saddened the community and raised concerns about safety of foreigners in the area. The police have extended condolences to the bereaved family and reassured the public of their commitment to bringing all perpetrators to justice.
