By Suzy Chukwuechedom | Anambra
AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE — The Anambra State Police Command has appealed to members of the public to assist in identifying and reuniting a four-year-old boy found wandering in Okpoko with his family.
The child, who gave his name as Ifedimma Emmanuel, was found wandering along Anatanaba Road, Okpoko, on the evening of Thursday, September 18, 2026.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the child was found during an evening foot patrol by a joint security team comprising operatives attached to the Okpoko Police Division and members of the Okpoko Vigilante Group.
Ikenga said the boy was unable to provide sufficient information about his parents, guardians, residential address or other details that could assist the Police in establishing his identity and tracing his family.
He said the child is currently in the safe custody of the Police, where his welfare and safety are being adequately attended to while efforts continue to locate his relatives.
“The Command is therefore appealing to parents, guardians, relatives and members of the public who may recognise the child or have any information that could assist in identifying and locating his family to promptly contact Okpoko Police Division or the Anambra State Police Command,” the statement said.
The Police spokesman assured the public that the welfare, safety and protection of the child remain paramount, adding that every necessary step is being taken to ensure his safe and timely reunification with his family.
Members of the public with useful information are advised to contact the Okpoko Police Division or the nearest police station. At press time, the child is still under the safe custody of the police.
