By Vincent Ujumadu
The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a teacher accused of allegedly flogging a 12-year-old student to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.
The command said it has also activated its Safe School Initiative, headed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, ACP Harrison Oruruo, to ensure a thorough investigation of the incident.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said police operatives attached to the Neni Division responded promptly after receiving a report of the incident and rushed the victim to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor while receiving treatment.
According to Ikenga, the victim’s body has been deposited in the hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy.
