Police issue flood alert to parents after Anambra school pupil’s death
Anambra police have issued a flood alert to parents and guardians after a school pupil was tragically swept away by floodwaters in Awka South LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-issue-flood-alert-to-parents-after-anambra-school-pupils-death/
The Anambra State Police Command has issued a flood alert to parents and guardians, urging them to take extra precautions while protecting schoolchildren in light of ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding in certain parts of the state. Police spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, made the announcement following the tragic death of a school pupil in Isiagu, Awka South Local Government Area.
Success Ezenwafor, a student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Primary School, lost his life when floodwaters swept away the school bus he was traveling on, as he made his way to school on Tuesday. Nine other individuals, including seven children and two adults, were rescued from the overturned vehicle by the Anambra State Police Command and taken to Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital in Amaku, Awka.
Success's remains were discovered the following morning. The flood alert has been issued to ensure that parents, guardians, and caregivers remain vigilant and take necessary steps to safeguard the safety of children during this challenging period.
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