Anambra Police Rescue Nine Persons in Awka Flood, One Child Missing

The Anambra State Police Command has rescued nine persons following a flood incident along the Nibo–Isiagu Road, Awka.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 22, 2026, when some schoolchildren and adults were caught in the flood while travelling along the route.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said operatives attached to the Safe School unit, in collaboration with community members, swiftly mobilised to the scene and rescued seven schoolchildren and two adults.

Ikenga said one child is still unaccounted for, adding that sustained search and rescue operations have been activated.

He said the operation, being carried out with community members and relevant stakeholders, will continue until the missing child is found.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has directed that the search be sustained and expanded, while urging residents around the affected route to provide information that could help locate the missing child.

The Command urged parents, guardians, school authorities and motorists to exercise caution around flooded roads and waterways, particularly during heavy rainfall, and advised against allowing children to cross flooded routes.