Flood: One child missing as police rescue nine others in drowning school bus
Police in Anambra have rescued seven schoolchildren and two adults from drowning as their school bus got stuck in a flood occasioned by high rainfall on Tuesday. One schoolchild was however declared after the incident. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, September 22, 2026, when the schoolchildren and adults were caught in […] Flood: One child missing as police rescue nine others…
A tragic incident unfolded in Anambra on Tuesday morning when a school bus was swept away by floodwaters, during heavy rainfall. Nine individuals - seven schoolchildren and two adults - were rescued from the submerged vehicle. However, one child remains missing, prompting an extensive search operation by the Anambra State Police.
The police spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, informed the public that the Safe School Operatives collaborated with community members to rescue the nine victims. The operation continued with intensified efforts to locate the missing child, in coordination with other stakeholders. The Commissioner of Police, Nnanna Oji Ama, urged residents to assist in the search by sharing any relevant information. Residents were also advised to exercise caution while navigating flooded roads and bridges.
Authorities urged parents and guardians to ensure children's safety by preventing them from attempting to cross dangerous routes during heavy rainfall. The police emphasized their commitment to safeguarding schoolchildren and pledged to strengthen collaboration with communities and agencies under the Safe School Initiative.
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