Seven students and two adults have been rescued after they were caught in flooding along the Nibo–Isiagu Road in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, September 22, 2026, following persistent rainfall that caused flooding across parts of the state.

The Anambra State Police Command said its Safe School Operatives responded after receiving information about the incident and, working with members of the local community, moved the nine people to safety.

However, one other schoolchild remains unaccounted for, prompting the police to launch a sustained search and rescue operation in the affected area.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Nnanna Ama, directed that the search be expanded and urged residents and other stakeholders to provide information that could assist in locating the missing child.

The police also warned parents, guardians, school authorities and motorists to exercise extreme caution around flooded roads, bridges and waterways during periods of heavy rainfall.

The incident highlights the continuing risks posed by flooding to commuters and schoolchildren as heavy rains affect communities across parts of Nigeria.