Police Rescue Four Abducted Children in Nasarawa, Reunite Them With Families

Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have rescued four abducted children and reunited them with their families following an intelligence-led operation.

The Command’s spokesperson, Rahman Nansel, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lafia.

According to Nansel, the rescue followed a report received on December 31, 2025, at the New Nyanya Police Division in Karu Local Government Area, concerning the suspicious disappearance of the children.

He said the command immediately launched a discreet and comprehensive investigation after receiving the report.

Detectives, working in collaboration with operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, acted on credible intelligence that led them to the suspects’ hideout, where the children were rescued unharmed.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the children were allegedly abducted by one Abraham Asoje, 28, in conspiracy with one Joy Bolaje, 29, both residents of Ado Junction in Karu LGA,” Nansel stated.

He added that the suspects allegedly kept the children in confinement before the timely intervention of the police.

The police spokesperson confirmed that the rescued children have since been reunited with their families, while efforts are ongoing to arrest other suspects believed to be at large.

Nansel also quoted the Commissioner of Police, Shetima Mohammed, as commending the professionalism, dedication, and swift response of the officers involved in the operation.

The commissioner reassured residents of the command’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property, with particular emphasis on the protection of children and other vulnerable persons across the state.