10-year-old found wandering in Anambra, police seek parents
The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a 10-year-old boy, identified as Chinecherem Onuwasoanya, who lost his way home after going out to play in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state. In a press statement released on Sunday, the spokesman for the state police command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the rescue was carried Read More:…
In Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, a 10-year-old boy named Chinecherem Onuwasoanya was rescued by police after becoming lost while playing. The Anambra State Police Command released a statement on Sunday, confirming the rescue was conducted by officers from the Okpoko Police Division on November 1, 2026. During their interaction with the child, they determined he had left home to play but became unable to find his way back or his family members.
A concerned resident discovered the wandering boy and immediately took him to the police for help. Authorities are now working to locate and contact his parents or guardians to reunite him safely with his family. Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Ama, praised the Good Samaritan for their timely action and urged the public to remain vigilant in protecting children and vulnerable individuals.
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