THE Nasarawa State Police Command has ordered an investigation into the death of five children found dead in an abandoned vehicle in the Agyaragu community of Obi Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
In a statement on Monday, May 5, signed by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ramhan Nansel, the state Commissioner of Police (CP), Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, ordered a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The CP said the children’s dead bodies were found inside an abandoned, unusable vehicle parked at the residence of one Abu Agyeme.
According to the police, on Sunday, at about 5:30 pm, a resident of the area, Ozimna Ogbor, reported to the police that the children were discovered ‘unresponsive’ inside an unserviceable vehicle parked in a compound.
He said that Ogbor, who reported the matter, said the children were between six and 10 years old.
He stated that 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,” he said.
The CP 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 recalled that the incident was a painful reminder of a similar tragedy in August 2019.
He said due to severe heat burns on the deceased’s bodies, the remains were released to their parents based on a request for burial.
He listed the victims’ names and ages as Kamsi Onah (male, 8), Somer Onah (male, 6), Unice Udouchi (female, 10), Nmasoma Nnaji (female, 10), and Chioma Nnaji (female, 8).
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