By Michael Ovat
The Anambra State Police Command, has expressed profound sadness over the discovery of four unconscious children at a residential premises in Umuoduba Village, Ideani, Idemili North Local Government Area of the State.
The discovery was made known to Journalists via statement in Awka on Wednesday, by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga.
According to Ikenga, “Upon receipt of the information, the Rescue team led by Police Operatives attached to Ogidi Police station rushed the victims immediately to a hospital for emergency medical attention, regrettably, three of the children were certified dead by medical doctors, while the fourth victim is currently receiving treatment in a critical condition.
“Given the development, the Command wishes to confirm that a female suspect (name withheld) is currently in Police custody in connection with the incident, as State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) shall take over the case and conduct a thorough, professional, intelligence-driven, and evidence-based investigation.
Meanwhile, Police Operatives are hopeful that subject to the survivor’s recovery and medical clearance, the testimony of the surviving child will assist in unraveling the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and support other necessary investigative actions. The bodies of the deceased have been deposited in the mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
The Command while extending its heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased and sympathizes with the people of Ideani Community over this heartbreaking incident, urge the public to remain calm, refrain from spreading unverified information, and allow the Police to conclude their investigations.
Further developments will be communicated as the investigation progresses, the PPRO noted.
