Saturday, November 22, 2025 - Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have recovered the body of a 12-year-old boy who drowned in the Ikpoba River, Benin City.
It was gathered that the boy and other children came all the
way from St. Saviour to the river to bathe when the incident occurred on
November 17, 2025.
The spokesperson of the command CSP Moses Yamu, disclosed
this in a statement on Friday, November 21.
“The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the general
public that the body of a yet-to-be-identified young boy, aged about 12 years
old, suspected to have drowned in the Ikpoba River, on November 17, 2025, has
been recovered by operatives of the New Benin Division and deposited at the
hospital for autopsy,” the statement read.
“Investigation is ongoing to ascertain the circumstances
surrounding the incident."
In light of this unfortunate development, the Command
strongly advises parents and guardians to exercise greater vigilance over their
children and wards, especially during this festive and dry-season period when
young persons are more likely to engage in risky adventurous outdoor
activities, unsupervised.
Yamu also called on children to inform their parents before
going out, avoid visiting isolated places, and prioritise safety over thrills
or challenges.
“Ensure young children return home early and are always in
the company of trusted adults or guardians as well as educate them regularly
about personal safety and the consequences of risky adventures.”
He also urged kids to inform their parents before going out,
avoid visiting isolated places, and return home on time, noting that safety is
more important than any thrill or challenge.
The PPRO encouraged any parent or guardian whose missing
child matches the description to report to the New Benin Division.
“The Command remains committed to safeguarding lives and
property and urges the public to cooperate by reporting suspicious activities
or missing persons promptly,” he added.
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