Lafia: The Nasarawa State Police Command has rescued four abducted children and reunited them with their families following an intelligence-led operation.
Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Rahman Nansel, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lafia on Tuesday. He explained that the rescue followed a report received on December 31, 2025, at the New Nyanya Division in Karu Local Government Area concerning the disappearance of the children under suspicious circumstances.
Upon receiving the report, the command launched a discreet investigation. Detectives, 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 recovered unhurt.
Preliminary investigation revealed that the children were allegedly abducted by Abraham Asoje, 28, in conspiracy with Joy Bolaje, 29, both residents of Ado Junction in Karu LGA. The suspects reportedly kept the children in confinement before the police intervened.
Nansel confirmed that the children have since been reunited with their families, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other suspects still at large.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Shetima Mohammed, commended the professionalism, dedication, and swift response of the operatives involved in the operation. He reassured residents of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, particularly the safety of children and other vulnerable persons.
The PPRO urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and ensure proper care of their wards. He further advised members of the public to promptly report suspicious movements or incidents to the nearest police station or through the command’s emergency lines.