A woman was reportedly rescued from captivity in the Mpape area of Maitama Extension, Abuja, after allegedly being chained and locked inside a dark room by her brother for four years following a dispute over a cement business they started together.
According to an eyewitness account, the woman’s brother allegedly declared her mentally unstable and confined her in a room to prevent her from claiming her share of the business.
The situation came to light when a man fetching water near the compound heard unusual sounds coming from a locked room. Alarmed by what he heard, he alerted members of the community, who forced their way into the room and found the woman chained inside.
She was subsequently rescued and rushed to a hospital for medical attention, as she was unable to walk after years of alleged confinement.
The eyewitness further claimed that the woman’s daughter had gone missing and alleged that the brother was responsible for the child’s disappearance alleging that the child may have been used for ritual purposes. However, these claims remain unverified.
