Body of a missing child found floating in Ebonyi river 48 hours after

The body of a child who went missing on Saturday in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, has been found in a river.

The child, identified as Rosemary Chinyere Nnachi, was said to have attended an end of the year event with her parents at a club in Nnoro community, Ebonyi Local Government Area. Her parents are said to be members of the club.

A family source said: “She disappeared suddenly. Nobody knew where she went to and they started looking for her.”

Efforts to find her were unsuccessful despite raising of a search party. Pictures of her were also circulated on social media.

Her body was found 48 hours later floating in a stream far from the event venue.

Ekigbo Nnamdi, who posted Rosemary’s picture on her facebook page, said: “The missing child was found dead. The world we live in is evil. Thanks to those who showed concern.”

Police spokesman Loveth Odah said the matter had not been reported.  (The Nation)