The Anambra State Police Command has launched a manhunt for a teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old student to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state.
The incident was confirmed in a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
According to the police, the incident was reported on July 16, prompting operatives attached to the Neni Division to immediately visit the scene.
The victim was rushed to a hospital for emergency treatment but was confirmed dead by a doctor while receiving medical attention.
Ikenga said the body has been deposited at the hospital morgue for preservation and an autopsy.
He added that photographs of the deceased were taken during the preliminary investigation, which reportedly revealed visible marks of violence on different parts of the boy’s body.
The police spokesperson said investigations into the incident are ongoing, while efforts have been intensified to track down the teacher, who is currently at large.
He assured the bereaved family and members of the public that the command would carry out a thorough, diligent and transparent investigation to ensure anyone found responsible is brought to justice.
The police also appealed to members of the public with useful information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect to report to the nearest police station.
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