Five children die in Nasarawa, Police launch investigation
By Faith AM
Five children, aged 6-10 have reportedly died in an abandoned vehicle in a compound in Agyaragu community, Obi local government area of Nasarawa State as Police command says it has launched a thorough investigation to unravel the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to a statement by the command Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel and made available to newsmen on Sunday, “The Command has launched a full investigation into the unfortunate death of five children who were found lifeless inside an abandoned, unserviceable vehicle in the Agyaragu community of Obi Local Government Area.
“On May 4, 2025, at about 1730hrs, one Mr. Ozimna Ogbor, a resident of Agyaragu, reported at the Agyaragu Divisional Headquarters that five children—Kamsi Onah (male, 8 years), Somer Onah (male, 6 years), Unice Udouchi (female, 10 years), Nmasoma Nnaji (female, 10 years), and Chioma Nnaji (female, 8 years)—were discovered unresponsive inside a disused vehicle parked in the compound of one Mr. Abu Agyeme, also a resident of Agyaragu.
“Acting swiftly on the report, the Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, directed the Divisional Police Officer and his team to immediately proceed to the scene.
“Upon arrival, the officers found the victims locked inside the abandoned vehicle. The children were promptly evacuated to Aro Hospital, Agyaragu, where a medical doctor regrettably confirmed all five children dead due to suspected suffocation.
“This heartbreaking incident is a painful reminder of a similar tragedy that occurred in August 2019, when two children lost their lives in an abandoned vehicle in Keffi.
“The Commissioner of Police has ordered a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“He expressed deep sorrow over the loss and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. He also used the opportunity to caution parents, guardians, and vehicle owners to be vigilant and ensure that children do not gain access to parked or abandoned vehicles without supervision.
“Due to severe heat burns on the deceased bodies, the remains were released to their parents based on request for burial”, the statement read.
