Police hunt teacher over Anambra pupil’s death

Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a teacher suspected of fatally beating a 12-year-old boy at a school in Adazi-Ani. The incident, which occurred on July 16, 2026, prompted a swift response from police who rushed the victim to a hospital. Medical professionals confirmed the boy's death while he was receiving treatment. His body was taken to the morgue for an autopsy, and preliminary observations revealed significant marks of violence.

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The team will, among others, commence a manhunt for a teacher who 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.

The police command has expressed deep concern over the tragic event. They assured the deceased's family and the public of a transparent and diligent investigation. The Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Harrison Oruruo, is leading the manhunt. The command is actively pursuing all necessary steps to ensure accountability for anyone found culpable.

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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.

Through its Safe School Initiative Operations, the command reiterated its commitment to protecting schoolchildren. They are urging the public to provide any useful information that could assist in apprehending the suspect. The police emergency line is available for anyone with information.

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The Command further reiterates its commitment to the protection of schoolchildren 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