Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have rescued an elderly man who reportedly collapsed beside Dozzy Filling Station along the busy Onitsha-Owerri Road in the Okpoko area of the state.
The incident caused concern among commuters and residents as the unidentified man was seen lying unconscious by the roadside, drawing attention from passersby and slowing movement along the highway.
Eyewitnesses said many people hesitated to assist the victim because they were unsure of what caused him to collapse. Some reportedly feared he might have been under the influence of a substance or involved in an unknown incident.
Police officers attached to the Okpoko Division later arrived at the scene during a routine foot patrol and quickly moved the man to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment.
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The spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the rescue in a statement issued on Wednesday. He said the man is currently receiving treatment while efforts are ongoing to identify him and locate his family members.
Ikenga appealed to members of the public with useful information about the man’s identity, relatives, or residence to report to the Okpoko Police Division or contact the nearest police station.
He added that the command remains committed to protecting lives and supporting community-focused initiatives across the state.
In a related development, the police command also announced that it had paid the second-term school fees of five pupils who performed excellently in their classes.
According to the command, the gesture was part of activities marking the National Police Day celebration and aimed at encouraging academic excellence and supporting young people in Anambra State.
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