Men of the Anambra State Command has discovered the lifeless bodies of twin infants in a drainage channel along Cooperative Street, Nwokedi, Okpoko.
A statement by the command spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga stated that the discovery was made by Operatives attached to Okpoko Divisional Police Headquarters, in the early hours of today 21st June 2026.
He said following the report, operatives immediately swung into action, secured the scene, gathered vital evidence, and commenced investigations.
The preliminary investigation led to the identification and arrest of the biological parents of the infants, who are currently in Police custody and assisting investigators in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the State, CP Ikioye Orutugu has described the discovery as a disturbing case of man’s inhumanity to man and a gross violation of the sanctity of human life.
The CP also commended Police Operatives for their swift response and diligent investigative efforts that led to the arrest of the parents of the deceased infants shortly after the incident was reported.
CP Orutugu condemned the act in strong terms, noting that every child deserves protection, care, and the opportunity to live. He reiterated the Command’s commitment to ensuring that anyone found culpable in the incident faces the full weight of the law.
Investigation into the matter is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated in due course.
