By Victor Lewis
Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Ede Dafinone has expressed serious concern over the recent rising incidents of missing children in Agbarho town in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the State, charging the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to live up to expectation by restoring peace to the community.
Dafinone who stated this in release today, described the development has become very “disturbing”, noting that as many as six children have been declared missing without trace in recent months leaving affected families devastated and others in perpetual fear.
“I am deeply alarmed by the disturbing wave of child abductions in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area, which falls within the Delta Central Senatorial District I represent. Reports show that in recent months, more than six children—many between the ages of three and ten—have gone missing, leaving families devastated and the community in fear”, he noted.
He recalled that the development which reared its ugly head in June think year with the disappearance of four children, provoked protests by aggrieved women and youths to different locations including the gate of the Divisional Police Station in Agbarho on September 16, 2025.
The recurring incident led to a public mob action by members of the community leading to the Lynching of a suspected female who was accused of attempting a kidnap. She was allegedly burnt to ashes in the middle of the town yesterday, September 24, 2025.
He expressed condolences with the families who lost their loved ones in the ugly development, assuring them that the long arm of the law would sure catch up with the culprits and they will be brought to justice.
“This crisis, which spiked in June with four disappearances, sparked protests by aggrieved women on September 16 and culminated tragically on September 24 when a mob lynched a woman accused of attempted kidnapping. While the community’s frustration is understandable, such acts of jungle justice only deepen the crisis and risk innocent lives
“To the grieving families, I extend my heartfelt condolences and solidarity. Your pain is our collective burden, and I pledge to continue pressing for answers and justice at the highest levels of government. Every missing child is a future we cannot afford to lose, and I will not relent until they are found and safety is restored.”
The Senator tasked security agencies to intensify investigations, strengthen patrols, and work with NAPTIP to dismantle criminal networks, whether ritual or trafficking-related.
“To the grieving families, I extend my heartfelt condolences and solidarity. Your pain is our collective burden, and I pledge to continue pressing for answers and justice at the highest levels of government. Every missing child is a future we cannot afford to lose, and I will not relent until they are found and safety is restored.”
“I call on the Delta State Police Command, Ughelli Area Command, and relevant federal agencies to intensify investigations, strengthen patrols, and work closely with NAPTIP to dismantle any networks behind these abductions—whether ritual or trafficking-related. The recent rescue of eight trafficked children in Delta proves that proactive measures can work. I also urge community leaders, under the guidance of the Ovie of Agbarho, to sustain vigilance through neighbourhood watches, parental awareness, and partnerships with schools.”
“I call on the Delta State Police Command, Ughelli Area Command, and relevant federal agencies to intensify investigations, strengthen patrols, and work closely with NAPTIP to dismantle any networks behind these abductions—whether ritual or trafficking-related. The recent rescue of eight trafficked children in Delta proves that proactive measures can work. I also urge community leaders, under the guidance of the Ovie of Agbarho, to sustain vigilance through neighbourhood watches, parental awareness, and partnerships with schools.”
The Senator however called on traditional rulers and community leaders to assist the police and other security agencies to step surveillance and intelligence gathering towards scaling up security in the neighborhood.
“Let us resist jungle justice and instead channel our anger into unity, vigilance, and cooperation with law enforcement. As your Senator, I remain committed to pursuing stronger security interventions and legislative safeguards for Delta Central. Together, we will overcome this menace and restore peace to Agbarho, Ughelli North, and our beloved Delta State.”
“Together, we will overcome this menace and restore peace to Agbarho, Ughelli North, and our beloved Delta State,” he concluded.
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