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AWKA – A 47-year-old teacher who reportedly flogged a 12-year-old pupil to death and was declared wanted has surrendered to police.
A press statement by the Anambra State Police Spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, a Superintendent of Police, said that following sustained manhunt operations by the Anambra State Police Command’s Safe School Protection Squad, in collaboration with officers of the Neni Divisional Police Headquarters, and continuous engagement with stakeholders and community leaders in Adazi-Ani, the principal suspect, Mrs. Dim Ebere, aged 47, has voluntarily presented herself at the Neni Police Station.
“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,” the statement added.
It would be recalled that the report was lodged at the police divisional headquarters Neni on July 16 following which Police Operatives attached to Neni Division responded promptly and rushed the victim to a hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor while receiving treatment.
Following her surrender the Police Command commended the cooperation of the Adazi-Ani community, traditional institution, and other stakeholders whose support contributed to the suspect’s surrender.
It also assured the family of the deceased and members of the public that the Command remains committed to ensuring that justice is served.
