Police rescue man who collapsed on busy Anambra road
Personnel of the Anambra State Police Command rescued an unidentified man who collapsed at the Awada axis of the Onitsha–Owerri Road. The incident, which happened at about 5 pm on April 4, 2026, caused a traffic slowdown as passers-by were hesitant to approach the man. SP Tochukwu Ikenga confirmed that police operatives on routine patrol responded quickly and took the man to the hospital. The victim is now stable and receiving treatment.
What happened
- An unidentified man collapsed while walking along the Awada axis of the Onitsha–Owerri Road, causing a traffic gridlock.
- Passers-by and residents avoided approaching the man due to fears about the cause of his collapse.
- Police operatives attached to the Awada Division noticed the situation during their Easter patrol at about 5 pm on April 4, 2026.
- The officers conducted preliminary checks and evacuated the man to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention.
- CP Ikioye Orutugu commended the police for their humanitarian response and reassured the public of continued safety efforts.
