6 August 2026
Gender-based violence in Ebonyi
OpenWatch has recorded 22 reported gender-based violence incidents in Ebonyi State, 4 of them in the last 12 months. That is 8% of every incident recorded in the state, and ranks it 28 of 30 among the states where gender-based violence is reported often enough to profile.
Incidents · 12 mo
4
Fatalities · 12 mo
1
Incidents · all-time
22
Fatalities · all-time
9
Latest reported gender-based violence in Ebonyi
13 May 2026 · Izzi
A self-proclaimed prophet was arrested in Ebonyi State for allegedly abusing a child accused of witchcraft. The child has been rescued and is receiving medical treatment.
23 March 2026 · Ishielu
A journalist in Ebonyi State was attacked by suspected thugs allegedly linked to a local government chairman. The assailants threatened the journalist's life and caused physical harm during the assault.
19 March 2026 · Onicha
A 30-year-old man allegedly killed his mother in Ukawu, Ebonyi State, after she refused to perform a ritual he believed would bring him wealth. He has been arraigned for murder.
17 November 2022 · Ohaukwu
A 25-year-old man has been remanded in custody for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl at Effium overhead bridge in Ebonyi State. The court has referred the case to the state Director of Public Prosecutions for further advice.
19 August 2022 · Ohaukwu
A 19-year-old man was arrested for raping and robbing a 22-year-old woman on her farm in Aboffia village, Ebonyi LGA. The suspect confessed to the crime and was previously known for similar offenses.
2 May 2022
Two women were gang raped and killed in Ebonyi State, with one victim found dead in a hotel room with her limbs tied. The police are investigating the incident.
21 November 2021 · Ikwo
A university professor in Ebonyi State was arrested for allegedly raping his 13-year-old house help. The police have initiated an investigation into the matter.
23 February 2021 · Abakaliki
A commercial sex worker in Ebonyi was detained by police for allegedly attempting to sell her four-month-old baby for N40,000 to fund a business. The mother expressed intentions to abandon the child if released.
29 November 2020 · Ohaozara
A 32-year-old man was remanded for allegedly raping a seven-year-old pupil in Mebiowa village, Ebonyi State. The incident occurred on November 29, 2020, when the suspect lured the victim into his room.
Other threats in Ebonyi
About these figures
Counts cover incidents classified as gender-based violence in Ebonyi State, drawn from OpenWatch’s incident record, excluding retracted reports and duplicates merged into an earlier report. Figures update hourly. Last recorded: 6 August 2026.
Reported numbers are a floor, not a census. Incidents in remote areas are routinely under-reported, and classification follows how an event was described in reporting, so a low count is not a guarantee of safety. See the full Ebonyi risk profile for every threat type, or the methodology for how incidents are collected and classified.
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