December Nears: Onitsha Resident Warns Parents Over Child Kidnapping

A resident of Onitsha, Anambra State, Chioma Okofor, has urged parents and guardians to be careful with their children as December approaches.

Speaking to Next Africa Daily on 18 October 2026, Okofor expressed concern over the risk of child kidnapping and warned parents to pay closer attention to their children's movements.

She advised parents to be careful when sending their children on errands and to avoid allowing them to move around without proper supervision.

Okofor also raised concerns about the alleged use of kidnapped children for rituals, urging parents to take their children's safety seriously.

She called on parents and guardians to remain watchful and take necessary steps to protect their children from possible danger.