POLICE ORDERS PROBE INTO DEATH OF FIVE CHILDREN IN NASARAWA

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An investigation into the deaths of five children in the Agyaragu community of the state’s Obi Local Government Area (LGA) has been ordered by Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, the Nasarawa Police Commissioner.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ramhan Nansel, signed a statement on Monday in Lafia that included this information.

According to the PPRO, the dead bodies of the kids were discovered inside a broken-down, abandoned car that was parked at a man named Mr Abu Agyeme’s house.

To ascertain the circumstances behind the tragedy, the commissioner has mandated a comprehensive investigation.

”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.

On Sunday, at about 5:30 pm, 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.