The Lagos State Police Command has successfully rescued four kidnapped children and reunited them with their families. The rescue occurred after a patrol team intervened at Alafia Bus Terminal in the Coker-Orile area of the state.
According to a statement released on Sunday, May 10, 2026, by the command's spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, a manhunt is now underway to apprehend the fleeing suspected female trafficker who abducted the children.
The investigation revealed that the children were kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area of Lagos State. The incident took place on May 8, 2026, when police operatives on routine patrol observed the children in the company of an unidentified woman who was about to board a luxurious bus heading outside Lagos State.
Upon sighting the police patrol team, the suspected trafficker abandoned the children and fled to an unknown destination. The police took the children into protective custody and began tracing their families.
In line with the unwavering commitment of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, towards combating crimes against children and safeguarding vulnerable persons, the operatives successfully rescued the four children and reunited them with their families.
The statement detailed that at about 11:40 pm on May 8, 2026, while on routine patrol around Alafia Bus Terminal, Coker-Orile, police operatives observed four children with an unidentified woman who was about to board a luxurious bus heading outside Lagos State. The suspected trafficker fled upon seeing the police.
Preliminary investigation showed that the children had been kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area and were about to be moved out of the state under the cover of night. Their parents were contacted, and the children have been safely reunited with them.
Investigation is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and uncover other individuals connected to the crime. The Commissioner of Police commended the alertness and professionalism of the patrol officers involved in the rescue operation and reassured Lagos residents of the command's continuous commitment to protecting lives and property.
He further urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant regarding the safety and whereabouts of their children at all times and to promptly report any suspicious movements, persons, or activities involving children to the nearest police station or other security agencies for immediate action.
