The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said:

"The police operatives attached to Okpoko Divisional Police Headquarters, in the early hours of today, June 21, 2026, received information about the discovery of two lifeless infant twins abandoned in a drainage channel along Cooperative Street, Nwokedi, Okpoko."

"Following the report, operatives immediately swung into action, secured the scene, gathered vital evidence, and commenced investigations."

"The preliminary investigation led to the identification and arrest of the biological parents of the infants, who are currently in police custody and assisting investigators in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident."

"CP Orutugu condemned the act in strong terms, noting that every child deserves protection, care, and the opportunity to live. He reiterated the command's commitment to ensuring that anyone found culpable in the incident faces the full weight of the law."

"Investigation into the matter is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated in due course," he added.