28 Human Skulls, Bones Recovered From Suspected Kidnappers’ Camps In Abia

The Abia State Police Command says its operatives have recovered 28 human skulls and other human bones from suspected kidnappers’ camps in forests around Isuochi and Nneato communities in Umunneochi Local Government Area of the state.

The discovery was made on Sunday, September 27, 2026, during a joint security operation carried out under the command’s “Operation No Hideout for Criminal Elements in the State.”

The Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, said operatives from the Violent Crime Response Unit, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Anti-Cultism Unit, Intelligence Response Unit, Rapid Response Squad and Isuochi Police Headquarters participated in the operation.

According to her, the operatives conducted intelligence-led raids on suspected criminal camps in the forests of Umuaku, Isuochi and Nneato. The suspects reportedly fled their camps as the security personnel approached.

During a search of the camps, the operatives discovered 28 human skulls and bones, some of which were said to have decomposed. The police said they suspect the remains could belong to victims of kidnapping.

“No arrests have been made yet as the suspects fled before the arrival of the operatives,” Chinaka said, adding that investigations were ongoing to establish the identities of the victims and apprehend those responsible.

The command said surveillance of the affected areas had been intensified, while efforts were underway to track down the fleeing suspects.

The latest operation comes amid continuing security concerns in parts of Umunneochi, where security agencies have previously conducted raids on locations suspected to be linked to kidnapping and other criminal activities.

The Abia Police Command said it would sustain operations against criminal elements across the state and urged residents to provide security agencies with useful information about suspicious activities.