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:…
The Anambra State Police Command rescued a 10-year-old boy named Chinecherem Onuwasoanya who had gone missing after wandering off to play in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area. Police spokesman SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that the boy became lost while playing and was unable to find his way back home or locate his family. The rescue took place on November 1, 2026, by Okpoko Police Division officers.
A concerned resident found the wandering child and brought him to the police station for assistance. The child identified himself as being from Ebenebe, Anambra State. The Anambra State Police Command is now working to contact the boy's parents or guardians to reunite him with his family. Commissioner of Police Nnanna Ama praised the Good Samaritan's actions and urged the public to remain vigilant in protecting children.
In a separate incident, the Lagos State Police Command recently rescued three young girls from suspected human trafficking in Badagry.
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