Chibuike Onyebuchi, a 15-year-old boy, who was reportedly abducted in Onitsha, Anambra State, has been found in Kogi State after escaping from his captors.

Chibuike, a native of Ihiala Local Government Area, recounted that he was abducted by unknown individuals and taken to an undisclosed location.

Following his escape, he found himself stranded in Kogi, where he was rescued by good Samaritans who took him to a local police station.

Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the command is working to reunite the boy with his family.

Ikenga urged residents of Onitsha and Ihiala areas to assist the police with any information that could aid investigations into the abduction.

The statement read, “The police command calls on the general public, particularly residents of Onitsha and Ihiala environs, to assist with the identification of one Chibuike Damian Onyebuchi (m) aged 15 years.

“The said boy who hails from Ihiala LGA, Anambra State was abducted in Onitsha but was found recently in Kogi State. He is currently in the safe custody of the Kogi State Police Command.”

Ikenga explained that during an interview with Damian, he said he was abducted in Onitsha by unidentified persons and taken to an unknown place before his escape.

“To this end, the command seeks the assistance of the public, especially members of the fourth estate of the realm, to help disseminate widely alongside with the attached picture for possible identification and reunification with his family,” Ikenga added.