Police operatives in Anambra State recovered the twins from a drainage in Okpoko, an urban community in Ogbaru Local Government Area, after a report was made on Sunday.

The police spokesperson in Anambra State, Tochukwu Ikenga, a superintendent of police, explained that the recovery followed the information dropped at the Okpoko Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday.

“Following the report, operatives immediately swung into action, secured the scene, gathered vital evidence, and commenced investigations,” he said.

Ikenga confirmed that the parents of the infants have been arrested, but did not mention their names.

“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,” he said.

The spokesperson did not confirm if the parents were legally married or not.

Ikenga said the Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, has described the development as “a disturbing case of man’s inhumanity to man and a gross violation of the sanctity of human life.”

Mr Orutugu, while condemning the act, noted that every child deserves protection, care, and the opportunity to live.

The commissioner reiterated that police in the state were committed to ensuring that anyone found culpable in the incident would be prosecuted.

Ikioye Orutugu said: “Investigation into the matter is ongoing, and further developments will be communicated in due course.”

Anambra State has cracked down on crimes against children in recent years, with a focus on child abuse and neglect cases.

The recovery of the twins is the latest in a series of disturbing cases of child abuse in the state.

The police are urging residents to report any cases of child abuse and neglect to the authorities immediately.

The investigation into the twins' deaths is ongoing.

The Anambra State government has promised to provide support to the victims' families and to ensure that justice is served.

The incident has sparked outrage among residents, who are calling for stricter laws and enforcement to protect children in the state.

The police are facing mounting pressure to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The case has also highlighted the need for increased awareness about child abuse and neglect.

Child abuse and neglect cases are common in Anambra State, with many cases going unreported.

The Anambra State government has committed to increasing funding for child protection services and to training police officers to handle child abuse cases.

The case of the drowned twins is expected to lead to major changes in the way the Anambra State government and police handle child abuse cases.