Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The Anambra State Police Command has announced that the main suspect in the alleged killing of a 12-year-old pupil, identified as 47-year-old teacher Mrs Dim Ebere, has turned herself in at the Neni Police Station in Anaocha Local Government Area.
The teacher is accused of flogging the pupil at a school in Adazi-Enu, with the boy reportedly dying from injuries he sustained during the punishment.
The command had earlier declared the suspect wanted and launched a manhunt following the incident.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspect surrendered after sustained efforts by the command’s Safe School Protection Squad.
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He explained that the operation was carried out in partnership with officers from the Neni Divisional Police Headquarters and was supported by continuous engagement with community leaders and other stakeholders in Adazi-Ani.
Ikenga added that the suspect is now in police custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Awka, where detectives will conclude their investigation.
The statement read, “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, Awka, where the ongoing investigation will be concluded.
“To this end, the Command commends the cooperation of the Adazi-Ani community, the 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.”