Police commissioner Shetima Jauro-Mohammed has ordered an investigation into the death of five Nasarawa children in Agyaragu in Obi LGA.
The commissioner said this in a statement on Monday.
The remains of the children were found inside an abandoned, unserviceable vehicle parked at the home of a resident, Abu Agyeme.
The commissioner ordered a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the kids’ death and commiserated with 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.
On Sunday, at about 5:30 p.m., 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.
The children were reportedly between six and 10 years old.
“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,” the police statement explained.
It noted that due to severe heat burns on the deceased’s bodies, the remains were released to their parents based on a request for burial.
