Police hunt teacher over death of 12-year-old student in Anambra

Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a teacher suspected of causing the death of a 12-year-old student by allegedly flogging him. The incident reportedly occurred in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area.

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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 SP Tochukwu Ikenga, spokesperson for the command, the police's Safe School Initiative Operations team is leading the search. The team is mandated to locate the teacher involved and ensure accountability. Ikenga stated that upon receiving the report on the evening of July 16, 2026, police operatives rushed the victim to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.

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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.

Preliminary observations on the victim's body revealed visible marks of violence. The deceased's remains have been deposited at the hospital morgue for an autopsy. The police command has expressed deep concern over the tragic event and assured the family and the public of a thorough and transparent investigation. They are appealing to anyone with information that could aid in the suspect's arrest to report to the nearest police station or contact the command via its emergency line.

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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.