The Rivers State Police Command has commenced investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged confinement of a 16-year-old girl, identified by police as Joy, in a bathroom at Abuloma, Port Harcourt.
The teenager was reportedly rescued by police operatives following a distress call from neighbours who allegedly heard her cries from the residence.
The incident was confirmed on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo.
According to the PPRO, the Abuloma Police Division received information on September 13, 2026, at about 4 p.m., that the girl had allegedly been locked inside a bathroom by her employers, identified as 34-year-old Eze Nduibisi and his 31-year-old wife, Blessing Simeon.
Kaborlo said the suspects reportedly claimed the girl was displaying signs of mental disorder.
She said police operatives responded promptly to the information, rescued the teenager and arrested the couple.
“The matter is currently under investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and take appropriate action,” the PPRO said.
Kaborlo further disclosed that the victim’s family was contacted through her uncle, identified as 69-year-old Abbel Ude, from Umuche in Ebonyi State.
She said the family subsequently travelled to Rivers State and took the teenager home for further care and medical attention.
Earlier reports alleged that the teenager had been confined in the toilet for several months and fed leftovers once daily as punishment for an offence that had not been disclosed.
However, the police statement did not confirm the duration of the alleged confinement or the claim that the girl was fed leftovers once a day.
The command said investigation is ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the incident and guide further action.
