By our reporter 18.7.2026
A teacher identified as Mrs. Dim Ebere, 47, who went into hiding after allegedly flogging a 12-year-old student to death in Adazi-Enu, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state, has turned herself in to the police
The student died from the excessive thrashing he received on July 16; he was confirmed dead at the hospital he was rushed to. The suspect was declared wanted by the police after a public outcry.
Anambra Police spokesperson SP Tochukwu Ikenga said in a statement Saturday the suspect having reached the end of her rope reported herself to the police.
“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.”
He urged members of the public who were outraged by the incident to reamain calm.
“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.”
