A 47-year-old teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old student to death at a school in Adazi-Ani, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, has surrendered to the police.
The spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the development on Saturday. He said the suspect, Mrs. Dim Ebere, voluntarily reported at the Neni Police Station.
The police had on Friday launched a manhunt for the teacher after she was declared wanted in connection with the incident.
The Command also appealed to members of the public with useful information on her whereabouts to report to the nearest police station or contact the Command.
Ikenga however disclosed that the suspect currently in Police custody, would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Awka for conclusion of the investigation.
He said, “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.
“To this end, the Command commends the cooperation of the Adazi-Ani community, traditional institution, and other stakeholders whose support contributed to the suspect’s surrender.
“The family of the deceased and members of the public are hereby assured that the Command remains committed to ensuring that justice is served.
“The Command further urges members of the public to remain calm, refrain from taking the law into their own hands, and continue to provide useful information that will aid ongoing investigations and other policing efforts across the State.”
