The Anambra State Police Command has rescued an unidentified middle-aged man who was found unconscious in Awka, as part of its ongoing Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) and efforts to enhance public safety.
The man was discovered by police operatives attached to B Division during a midday patrol along Oby Okoli Avenue near the UNIZIK Temporary Site in Awka. He was lying unconscious by the roadside with no visible signs of violence or physical injuries.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the officers promptly evacuated the victim to the Police Hospital in Awka, where he is currently receiving medical treatment.
Ikenga disclosed that a search conducted on the victim yielded no means of identification or mobile phone that could assist in tracing his identity or contacting his relatives.
He added that preliminary findings suggest the man may have been under the influence of hard drugs, although investigations are ongoing to establish his identity and notify his family.
The Command described the incident as a stark reminder of the dangers of substance abuse and drug addiction, particularly among young people. It reaffirmed its commitment to the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV), which focuses on preventive policing through public enlightenment, advocacy, and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to combat drug abuse, cultism, and other social vices across the state.
