- Anambra Teacher Allegedly Flogs Pupil to Death
- Police Launch Manhunt
- Ikenga disclosed that the victim’s body has been deposited in the morgue for preservation and an autopsy
The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old pupil to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident, which has sparked public outrage, is being investigated under the Command’s Safe School Initiative, with the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, ACP Harrison Oruruo, leading the investigative team.
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According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the incident was reported to the Neni Police Division on the evening of July 16, 2026.
He said police operatives responded immediately and rushed the critically injured pupil to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a doctor while receiving treatment.
Ikenga disclosed that the victim’s body has been deposited in the morgue for preservation and an autopsy.
He added that preliminary investigations revealed visible marks of violence on different parts of the boy’s body, supporting allegations that he was severely flogged.
“The case is under active investigation, and all necessary steps are being taken to ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice,” Ikenga said.
The police spokesman said the Command had activated its Safe School Initiative and directed a special operations team to track down the fleeing teacher allegedly responsible for the fatal assault.
The Command expressed sympathy to the bereaved family and assured the public that the investigation would be thorough, transparent and diligent.
Ikenga also appealed to anyone with useful information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect to report to the nearest police station or contact the Command through its emergency line.
The incident has renewed concerns over corporal punishment in schools and prompted fresh calls for stronger measures to protect children from abuse in learning environments.
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