Three children have been found dead at the residence of a female native doctor, popularly known as “Ezenwanyi,” in Umuoduba Village, Ideani, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
A fourth child, who was discovered unconscious alongside the others, was rescued and rushed to a hospital, where the police said the victim remains in critical condition.
The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, has thrown the community into shock, with residents struggling to understand the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Residents said four children, believed to be between six and 15 years old, were found unconscious within the woman’s residential compound. While three were confirmed dead, the fourth child, who was still breathing, was taken to hospital by residents before emergency responders arrived.
The identities of the children and how they ended up at the premises were yet to be established as of the time of filing this report.
