By Florencemary Nwabueze
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the biological parents of twin infants whose lifeless bodies were discovered abandoned in a drainage channel at Okpoko, a densely populated area in the state on Sunday.
According to a statement signed by the commands public relations officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga on sunday, the disturbing discovery was made early sunday morning along Cooperative street, Nwokedi, Okpoko.
"The Police Operatives attached to Okpoko Divisional Police Headquarters, in the early hours of today 21st June 2026, received the information about the discovery of two lifeless infant twins abandoned in a drainage channel along Cooperative Street, Nwokedi, Okpoko. 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." The statement reads
Reacting to the incident, the Anmbra state commissioner of police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, described the incident as a "disturbing case of man's inhumanity to man" and a "gross violation of the sanctity of human life."
"CP Orutugu condemned the act in strong terms, noting that every child deserves protection, care and the opportunity to live." The statement reads
CP Orutugu commended the operatives for their swift response and diligent investigative efforts that led to the parents' arrest shortly after the incident was reported.
He further reiterated the Command's commitment to ensuring that anyone found culpable faces the full weight of the law. He revealed that investigations are ongoing, and further developments will be communicated in due course.