Nasarawa state – The Nigerian Police Force has reacted to the reported death of five children in the Agyaragu community of Obi Local Government Area (LGA) of Nasarawa state.
Police order investigation into death of five children
The Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa state, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, has ordered an investigation into the deaths.
The state police public relations officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, revealed this in a statement issued on Monday, May 5, in Lafia, Nasarawa state capital.
According to Nansel, the lifeless bodies of the children were found inside an abandoned, unserviceable vehicle parked at the residence of one Mr. Abu Agyeme.
Reacting, the commissioner ordered a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, The Punch reported.
“He expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended the command’s heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.
“He also cautioned parents, guardians, and vehicle owners to be vigilant and ensure that children do not gain access to parked or abandoned vehicles without supervision,” he said.
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On Sunday, at about 5:30pm, he said a resident of the area reported to the police that the children were discovered unresponsive inside a disused vehicle parked in a compound.
He said that Mr Ozimna Ogbor, who reported the matter, said the children were aged between six and 10 years.
“Upon arrival, the officers found the victims locked inside the abandoned vehicle.
“They were promptly evacuated to Aro Hospital, Agyaragu, where a medical Doctor regrettably confirmed all of them dead due to suspected suffocation.
“This heartbreaking incident is a painful reminder of a similar tragedy that occurred in August 2019,” Nansel added.
“Due to severe heat burns on the deceased bodies, the remains were released to their parents based on a request for burial,” he said.
Legit.ng reported that residents of Oladun Road in the Idimu area of Lagos state were thrown into panic mood after discovering lifeless bodies.
Bodies of two men, one of which was without his head were found on Easter Sunday morning, April 202, 2025.
One of the residents identified one of the victims as Baba Oja, a very popular individual in the area.
Nigerian nurse found dead in UK apartment
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian nurse died in the UK, according to information shared on social media by those who knew her.
A social media post claimed the lady just returned from Nigeria, where she did her marriage introduction.
According to the post, she was found dead in her apartment in Leeds, UK, after people could not reach her for days.