The police in Nasarawa State have rescued four children who were abducted by suspected kidnappers in the New Nyanya Area of Karu Local Government Area of the State.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Rahman Nansel, who said this in a statement issued in Lafia, explained that the rescue followed a report received on Dec. 31, 2025, from the New Nyanya Division of the Nigerian police in Karu LGA, concerning the disappearance of the children under suspicious circumstances.
According to him, the command immediately launched a discreet and thorough investigation upon receiving the report as detectives of the command, working in collaboration with operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, acted on credible intelligence to trace the suspects’ hideout, where the children were rescued unhurt.
He further stated that the children had since been reunited with their families, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend other suspects, who were said to be at large.
The statement quoted the Commissioner of Police in the state, Shetima Mohammed, to have commended the professionalism, dedication and swift response of the operatives involved in the operation.
The state police commissioner reassured residents of the command’s commitment to the protection of lives and property, particularly the safety of children and other vulnerable persons in the state.
He however urged parents and guardians to be vigilant and ensure proper care of their children and wards while advising the public to promptly report suspicious movements or incidents to the nearest police station or through the command ‘s emergency lines.
(Editor: Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
