Four school children of the same parents have been declared missing in Umuahia after a Keke NAPEP Rider, contracted to them to school, took them to unknown destination.

The kids whose names were given as Mmesoma, Timothy, Godswill and Chinwotito are the children of one Mr Chimobi Agah, a resident of Umuagu, Umuahia, Abia State.

Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, of Abia State Command, ASP Maureen Chinaka, said the incident was reported at Ohuhu Police Station on November 28, 2023.

The Police Spokesperson said the parents of the missing children reported that the Keke rider took them to an unknown destination.

“They reported the matter to the Ohuhu Police Station and the DPO in charge of the Division swung into action, searching for the kids in the neighborhood, including hotels, she said. “Investigation is ongoing on the matter”

Speaking to newsmen, the father of the children said the incident happened while he was on a business trip, when he returned, his wife informed him of the incident.