By Michael Ovat -Awka
The Anambra State Police Command has rescued a 10-year-old boy, identified as Chinecherem Onuwasoanya, who lost his way home after going out to play in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga who disclosed this in a statement in Awka on Sunday, said the rescue was carried out by operatives attached to Okpoko Police Division in the afternoon of 1st November 2026.
According to him, preliminary interaction with the child revealed that he had left home to play but subsequently became unable to find his way back or locate his family members.
“A concerned resident, who found the little boy wandering, promptly took him to Okpoko Police Division for assistance.
“The child also disclosed that he is from Ebenebe, Anambra State.
The Command has commenced efforts to establish contact with his parents or guardians and facilitate his safe reunion with his family.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, commends the Good Samaritan for his prompt intervention and responsible conduct. He also urges members of the public to remain vigilant and supportive of efforts aimed at protecting children and other vulnerable persons in society.
Parents and guardians are equally advised to ensure adequate supervision of their children and take necessary precautions to make them easily identifiable and traceable in situations of separation.
Anyone with useful information that could assist in identifying or locating the child’s parents or guardians is kindly requested to contact Okpoko Police Division or the Anambra State Police Command.
