Pic: PPRO, SP Tochukwu Ikenga
By Our Correspondent
The teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old pupil to death in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, has surrendered to the police following days of intensive manhunt.
The suspect, identified as Mrs. Dim Ebere, 47, voluntarily presented herself at the Neni Divisional Police Headquarters after sustained operations by the Anambra State Police Command’s Safe School Protection Squad, working in collaboration with officers of the Neni Division and community stakeholders.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the development on Saturday, said the suspect is currently in police custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka, where the ongoing investigation will be concluded.
Ikenga commended the cooperation of the Adazi-Ani community, the traditional institution and other stakeholders whose support contributed to the suspect’s surrender.
He assured the family of the deceased and members of the public that the Command remains committed to ensuring justice is served.
The police spokesperson also urged residents to remain calm, avoid taking the law into their own hands, and continue to provide useful information to support ongoing investigations and other policing efforts across the state.
Tags: Anambra Police, Adazi-Ani, Safe Schools, Crime, Justice
