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.
These little kids trekked all the way from St. Saviour to Ikpoba River now one of them has reportedly drowned. This is heartbreaking. Parents, please watch your children closely... tragedies like this are preventable. pic.twitter.com/ALY3sMSQ3B ' (@iamdchozenone) November 17, 2025
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