The Anambra State Police Command has arrested the parents of twin infants whose lifeless bodies were discovered in a drainage channel in Okpoko, Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state.
The tragic discovery was made in the early hours of Sunday along Cooperative Street, Nwokedi, after residents spotted a box containing the bodies of the newborn twins and alerted security authorities.
According to eyewitnesses, the babies had been abandoned in a manner that made them visible to passersby, sparking outrage among community members. Residents condemned the incident, describing it as a disturbing act that should never occur in a society where support facilities and orphanages are available for vulnerable children.
Following the report, police operatives from the Okpoko Division swiftly moved to the scene, secured the area, and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
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Police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed that preliminary investigations led to the identification and arrest of the biological parents of the infants. The suspects are currently in custody and are assisting investigators with inquiries into the incident.
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, reportedly described the case as a shocking violation of the sanctity of human life. He commended officers for their prompt response and assured residents that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
Authorities said investigations remain ongoing as detectives work to determine the events that led to the deaths of the twins and their abandonment in the drainage channel.
The police have urged members of the public to report suspicious activities and continue cooperating with law enforcement agencies to ensure justice is served.
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