The Lagos State Police Command has rescued four kidnapped children and reunited them with their families following a swift intervention of a patrol team at Alafia Bus Terminal, Coker-Orile area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, May 10, 2026 said a manhunt has been launched to arrest the fleeing suspected female trafficker who abducted the children.
The PPRO stated that investigation revealed that the children were kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area of the state.
According to Adebisi, the incident occurred on May 8, 2026 when police operatives on a routine patrol of the area observed the children in the company of the 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.
“In line with the unwavering commitment of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, psc, mnips, towards combating crimes against children and safeguarding vulnerable persons across the State, operatives of the Command have successfully rescued four kidnapped children and reunited them with their families following a swift intervention of a patrol team at Alafia Bus Terminal, Coker-Orile, Lagos,” the statement read.
“On 8th May, 2026 at about 11:40pm, while on routine patrol around Alafia Bus Terminal, Coker-Orile, Police operatives observed four 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 the scene to an unknown destination.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the children had earlier been kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area of Lagos State and were about to be moved out of the State under the cover of night to an unknown destination before the timely intervention of the Police.
“The children were immediately taken into protective custody while efforts commenced to trace their families.
“Their parents were subsequently contacted, and the four children have since been safely reunited with them.
“Investigation is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect and unravel other individuals connected to the criminal act.
“The Commissioner of Police commends the alertness and professionalism of the patrol officers involved in the rescue operation and reassures Lagos residents of the Command’s continuous commitment to protecting lives and property across the State.
“He further urges 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.”
