Pic: The PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga (above) and the victim (below)
By Our Correspondent
The Anambra State Police Command has rescued an unidentified middle-aged man who was found unconscious by the roadside in Awka, in what is suspected to be a case of hard drug abuse.
The rescue, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, was carried out by operatives attached to B Division during a routine midday patrol on Tuesday, July 15, 2026, along Oby Okoli Avenue near the UNIZIK Temporary Site, Awka.
Ikenga said the victim was discovered lying unconscious without any visible signs of assault or injuries indicating violence.
The operatives immediately evacuated him to the Police Hospital in Awka, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
He added that a search conducted on the victim yielded no means of identification or mobile phone that could assist in tracing his identity or contacting his relatives.
Preliminary findings suggest the man may have been under the influence of hard drugs, while efforts are ongoing to establish his identity and notify his family.
The Command described the incident as another stark reminder of the dangers of substance abuse and drug addiction, especially among young people.
It reaffirmed its commitment to the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), adding that the initiative remains focused on preventive policing through sustained public enlightenment, advocacy, and collaboration with stakeholders to combat drug abuse, cultism, and other social vices.
The Command assured that further updates would be communicated as investigations progress.
Tags: Anambra Police, POCACOV, Drug Abuse, Awka, Crime Prevention
