Zethio.com | Sidama Region — A 3-year-old child who was reported missing earlier this morning has been found alive, under disturbing circumstances, inside the home of a female neighbor in the Sidama Region.

The child was discovered with his hands and feet bound inside a box. The suspect is reportedly a neighbor who had initially pretended to help in the search and even encouraged others to “share the post” about the missing child.

👮 Police Statement:

Sidama Regional Police told Zethio.com:

“Thanks to information from concerned residents, we located the child safely and took immediate action. The suspect is now in custody and under investigation. We urge the public to remain calm but vigilant as we continue to gather evidence.”

The police confirmed that the woman is being questioned and that criminal charges are being prepared. Motives have not yet been made public.

🚨 Parents Urged to Stay Alert

Authorities are calling on families to be especially cautious:

“Please watch over your children carefully,” the police added. “Even familiar neighbors can pose unexpected threats.”

Of course — here is a more detailed, emotional, and human-centered article focusing only on the child’s experience, suitable for publication on your site Zethio.com:

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Found Bound but Alive: The Ordeal of a 3-Year-Old Boy in Sidama

Zethio.com | Sidama Region – What started as an ordinary morning turned into a nightmare for one family in the Sidama Region, when their 3-year-old son suddenly went missing. Hours later, the little boy was found tied up inside a box, hidden in the home of a neighbor.

According to eyewitnesses and family members, the child had been playing outside before he suddenly vanished. The family raised the alarm and began searching the area, asking the public to share the missing child’s photo.

Shockingly, the person who was encouraging others to “share the post” turned out to be the one responsible for hiding the child. She was a woman who lived right in the same neighborhood.

🧵 How He Was Found

The child was discovered with his hands and feet tied together, and placed inside a box or container, hidden from view. Neighbors say they noticed suspicious behavior in the woman’s home and alerted others, which led to the discovery.

Thankfully, the boy was still alive, although visibly shaken, frightened, and physically restrained. Local health workers and relatives responded immediately to ensure he was safe and unharmed.

😢 What the Family Says

“We were terrified. We thought we lost him,” the child’s mother told Zethio.com. “But God protected him. We found him before anything worse could happen.”

The child is now reunited with his family, receiving emotional support and care. Though young, he remains traumatized by the experience.

👁️‍🗨️ Community Reaction

Local residents are shocked and saddened by the incident — especially since the suspect lived so close and had shown fake concern.

This incident is a painful reminder that even small children can become targets, and that parental vigilance is more important than ever.

🙏 Community Relief

Family members and neighbors, who had been deeply distressed by the child’s disappearance, expressed immense relief at the child being found alive. Many have thanked the community for their rapid response.

For continued updates on this developing story, visit Zethio.com.