The Anambra State Police Command has launched a search operation for a schoolchild who went missing after a flood incident along the Nibo–Isiagu Road in Awka.
The incident occurred on September 22, 2026, with the Command’s Safe School Operatives, working alongside community members, rescuing nine people trapped by the flood.
The rescued victims comprised seven schoolchildren and two adults, according to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
The Command said one child remained missing as search and rescue efforts continued in collaboration with community members and other relevant stakeholders.
Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, appealed to residents to provide useful information that could assist in locating the missing child.
He also urged parents, guardians and school authorities to exercise caution and ensure children stay away from flooded roads, bridges and waterways.
Motorists were equally advised to exercise extreme caution when approaching flood-affected areas to prevent further incidents.
