Police in Anambra State has launched manhunt for a teacher who allegedly flogged a 12-year-old student, leading to his death at Adazi-Ani in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday, by the spokesman of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
Ikenga said the search operation was activated through the police’s Safe School Initiative Operations, led by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, ACP Harrison Oruruo.
Ikenga said the team was mandated to locate the teacher allegedly involved in the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable faces justice.
He said: “The team will, among others, commence a manhunt for a teacher that allegedly flogged a 12-year-old student resulting in the victim’s death at a school, in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of the State.”
According to him, the incident was reported on the evening of July 16, 2026, after which police operatives attached to the Neni Division responded and rushed the victim to a hospital.
He said: “On receipt of the report in the evening of July 16, 2026, Police operatives attached to Neni Division responded promptly and rushed the victim to a Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor while receiving treatment.”
The police spokesperson added that the deceased’s remains had been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
He further stated that photographs of the victim were taken, with preliminary observations showing visible marks of violence on different parts of his body.
Ikenga said the matter was under active investigation, assuring that necessary measures were being taken to bring the suspect to justice.
“To this end, the Command has expressed deep concern over the tragic incident and assured the family of the deceased and members of the public that the Command will conduct a thorough, diligent, and transparent investigation,” he said.
He added that the command remained committed to protecting school children through the Safe School Initiative.
“The Command further reiterates its commitment to the protection of school children through the Safe School Initiative and urges members of the public with useful information that could aid the arrest of the suspect to report to the nearest Police Station or contact the Command through its emergency line 07039194332,” the statement added.
