Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued four kidnapped children from suspected traffickers at the Alafia Bus Terminal in Coker-Orile and reunited them with their families. The rescue occurred on Thursday, May 8, 2026, at about 11:40 p.m. during a routine patrol. The children were found with an unidentified woman who was about to board a luxurious bus heading out of Lagos State. The suspect abandoned the children and fled when she noticed the approaching patrol officers. The children had allegedly been kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area of Lagos.
Key Points:
- Four families can sleep peacefully knowing their children have been returned safely.
- The suspect fleeing on sight suggests an organised child trafficking network operating in Lagos.
- Late-night travel with unrelated children should raise red flags for transport workers and passengers.
- The police patrol's vigilance at a bus terminal shows the importance of routine checks in public spaces.
Sources: Vanguard
