Five Children Suffocate Inside Abandoned Vehicle in Obi LGA
The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the tragic death of five children who were found lifeless inside an abandoned, unserviceable vehicle in Agyaragu, a community in Obi Local Government Area.
Police spokesperson Ramham Nansel, in a statement on Sunday, confirmed the heartbreaking incident.
“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 on the report, Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, instructed the Divisional Police Officer and his team to rush 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.”
The incident has sparked fresh concerns over child safety and abandoned vehicles. It mirrors a similar tragedy in Keffi in 2019, where two children also died in an abandoned vehicle.
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“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 community of Agyaragu is now in mourning, as residents grapple with the devastating loss of five young lives.
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