Five children die after being trapped in abandoned vehicle

In a devastating incident that has left the community of Agyaragu in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State in mourning, five young children tragically lost their lives after being found unconscious inside an abandoned vehicle.

The victims—Kamsi Onah (8), Somer Onah (6), Eunice Udouchi (10), Nmasoma Nnaji (10), and Chioma Nnaji (8)—were discovered inside a disused car parked in the compound of one Mr. Abu Agyeme. Despite efforts to save them, they were declared dead at Aro Hospital, Agyaragu, with doctors citing suspected suffocation as the cause.

“On May 4, 2025, at about 1730hrs, one Mr. Ozimna Ogbor, a resident of Agyaragu, reported at the Agyaragu Divisional Headquarters that five children were discovered unresponsive inside a disused vehicle parked in the compound of one Mr. Abu Agyeme, also a resident of Agyaragu,” the statement reads.

“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.”

Nansel noted that the operatives took the children to the nearest hospital where they were confirmed dead.

Shetima Mohammed, the police commissioner in the state, commiserated with the families of the deceased while urging parents and guardians to be vigilant and ensure that children do not gain access to abandoned vehicles without supervision.

“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,” Nansel said.

“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.

“Due to severe heat burns on the deceased bodies, the remains were released to their parents based on request for burial.”