Anambra Police Rescue Unconscious Man Allegedly Under the Influence of Hard Drugs

The Anambra State Police Command has rescued an unidentified middle aged man who was found unconscious by the roadside in Awka, in what authorities believe is another case highlighting the dangers of substance abuse.

According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the man was discovered by operatives attached to B Division during a routine midday patrol on July 15, 2026, along Oby Okoli Avenue near the UNIZIK Temporary Site, Awka. The victim was reportedly lying unconscious without any visible injuries or signs of physical assault.

The police said the officers immediately rushed him to the Police Hospital, Awka, where he is currently receiving medical treatment. A search conducted on the victim did not produce any means of identification or mobile phone that could help trace his identity or contact his relatives.

Preliminary findings suggest that the man may have been under the influence of hard drugs, although investigations are continuing to establish his identity and locate his family members.

The Command said the incident underscores the growing dangers of drug abuse and addiction, particularly among young people, and 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.

The Police appealed to members of the public who may have information that could help identify the victim or locate his family to report to the nearest police station, assuring that further developments will be communicated as investigations continue.