The men were arraigned on Tuesday in Abakaliki Magistrate's Court on charges of kidnapping two children aged five and four. He said the children were abducted on February 25 in Agubai, Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, according to the prosecuting officer, Micheal Eze. After denying the allegations, Michael denied bail, saying: "We are afraid they may violate the bail conditions and the kidnapping has already caused concern for the family." Judge Nnenna Onuoha remanded them in custody and referred the case to the Family Court for further proceedings. "It simply came to our notice then. He has now been taken to the Family Court, where his bail application will be considered, ”she said. The judge adjourned the case to March 11 for further proceedings in the Family Court