25.9.2025
Following the rising cases of missing children in Agbarho, in Ughelli north local government area of Delta State, Senator Ede Dafinone has urged security agencies to curb the ugly trend.
Senator Dafinone representing Delta Central said that over six children between three and ten years of age have disappeared from the Agbaroho sparking outrage and protests.
“Reports show that in recent months, more than 26 children—many between the ages of three and ten—have gone missing, leaving families devastated and the community in fear,” he said.
He linked the crisis to a surge in incidents earlier in June when four disappearances were recorded, which later prompted women’s protests on September 16.
The tension boiled over on September 24 when an angry mob lynched a woman accused of attempted child abduction.
“While the community’s frustration is understandable, such acts of jungle justice only deepen the crisis and risk innocent lives,” Dafinone warned.
He called on the Delta State Police Command, Federal agencies and local vigilante to step up and prevent further disappearance of children.
Calling for calm, the Senator concluded: “Let us resist jungle justice and instead channel our anger into unity, vigilance, and cooperation with law enforcement. Together, we will overcome this menace and restore peace to Agbarho, Ughelli North, and our beloved Delta State.”
Agbarho community members threatening to lynch a woman accused of stealing a child.