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Nine rescued after Anambra flood as search continues for pupil

Source: Punch Nigeria · 23 Sep 2026, 02:08 UTC
Nine rescued after Anambra flood as search continues for pupil
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

Police in Anambra State rescued nine people, including seven schoolchildren, after flooding on Nibo–Isiagu Road, Punch Nigeria reports. One pupil remains missing and a search is under way. The available material does not state the cause, timing or wider impact of the flooding.

Police in Anambra State have rescued nine people following flooding on Nibo–Isiagu Road, Punch Nigeria reports. The rescued group included seven schoolchildren. The source material did not identify the other two people rescued or provide details about their condition.

A search is continuing for one missing pupil, according to the report. The available information did not say when the child went missing or describe the circumstances in which the flood swept through or affected the road. No further details were supplied about injuries, damage to buildings or vehicles, or the response by other emergency agencies.

The source also did not state whether the road remained closed or when the search operation was expected to end.

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