Police rescue four kidnapped children and reunite them with families
Four children who were kidnapped in Lagos have been rescued by the Lagos State Police Command. The children were found during a patrol at Alafia Bus Terminal, Coker-Orile, and have since been reunited with their parents. SP Abimbola Adebisi confirmed the operation and stated that a suspect fled the scene. The police are continuing their investigation to apprehend those involved.
What happened
- The incident occurred on May 8, 2026, at about 11:40 pm during a police patrol at Alafia Bus Terminal, Coker-Orile.
- Police operatives noticed four children with an unidentified woman attempting to board a bus out of Lagos State.
- The suspected trafficker abandoned the children and fled upon seeing the police.
- Preliminary investigations revealed the children were allegedly kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area of Lagos.
- CP Tijani Fatai commended the operatives for their prompt response and urged parents to stay vigilant.
