Lagos Police rescue four Children Launch Manhunt for Suspect – What We Know

The Lagos State Police has rescued four children who were allegedly kidnapped and reunited them with their parents after a swift intervention by patrol officers at Alafia Bus Terminal in the Coker-Orile area of Lagos.
According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, the rescue operation took place at about 11:40 p.m. on May 8, 2026, during a routine patrol by police operatives around the busy terminal.
Police officers reportedly became suspicious after sighting four children in the company of an unidentified woman preparing to board a luxury bus heading out of Lagos State. On noticing the presence of the patrol team, the woman allegedly abandoned the children and fled the scene before she could be apprehended.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the children had earlier been kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area of Lagos and were allegedly being moved out of the state under the cover of darkness before the police intervention foiled the attempt.
The children were immediately taken into protective custody while efforts began to trace their families. Authorities later contacted the parents, and the children were safely reunited with them.
The Lagos State Police Command said investigations are ongoing to identify and arrest the fleeing suspect as well as uncover other persons connected to the alleged child trafficking operation.
Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, commended the vigilance and professionalism of the patrol officers involved in the rescue. He also reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the state.
The police further urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or activities involving children to the nearest police station or relevant security agencies.

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