An investigation has been initiated following the unfortunate death of five children in an abandoned vehicle at Agyaragu in Obi Local Government Area of the state.
The investigation was ordered by the Nasarawa State Commissioner of Police, Shetima Jauro-Mohammed, according to a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, on Monday.
Nansel disclosed that the lifeless bodies of the children were found in an abandoned vehicle parked at the residence of one Abu Agyeme about 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4.
He said one Ozimna Ogbor, who reported the matter, said the children, were aged between six and 10 years.
The police spokesperson said: “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.
“Due to severe heat burns on the deceased bodies, the remains were released to their parents based on a request for burial.”
Nansel added that the police commissioner had ordered a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
He quoted Jauro-Mohammed to have expressed sorrow over the loss and extended the command’s condolences to the bereaved families.
Jauro-Mohammed 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.
