Police order investigation into death of five children in Nasarawa

Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, the Commissioner of Police in Nasarawa, has ordered an investigation into the death of five children in the Agyaragu community of Obi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
A statement issued by SP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), on Monday in Lafia, explained that the lifeless bodies of the children were found inside an abandoned, unserviceable vehicle parked at the residence of one Mr. Abu Agyeme.
According to the statement, “The commissioner has ordered a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.”
The statement stated that the Commissioner 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.
Jauro-Mohammed stated that on Sunday, at about 5:30 p.m., a resident of the area reported to the police that the children were discovered unresponsive inside a disused vehicle parked in a compound, stressing that Mr. Ozimna Ogbor, who reported the matter, said the children were aged between six and ten years.
Upon arrival, he said the officers found the victims locked inside the abandoned vehicle and were promptly evacuated to Aro Hospital, Agyaragu, where a medical doctor regrettably confirmed all of them dead due to suspected suffocation.
The statement stated that the heartbreaking incident is a painful reminder of a similar tragedy that occurred in August 2019.
According to Nansel, “Due to severe heat burns on the deceased bodies, the remains were released to their parents based on a request for burial.”
Police order investigation into death of five children in Nasarawa