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Lagos Police Rescue Kidnapped Children

Analysis based on 16 articles · First reported May 10, 2026 · Last updated May 10, 2026

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This event is a local crime incident and does not have a direct or indirect impact on financial markets. It is not relevant to financial market participants.

Event Summary

Operatives of the Nigeria — Lagos State Police Command rescued four kidnapped children at the Alafia Bus Terminal in the Coker-Orile area of Nigeria — Lagos State on May 8, 2026. The children, abducted from the Ijesha-Tedo area, were found with an unidentified woman attempting to board a luxurious bus out of Nigeria — Lagos State. The suspect fled upon sighting the police patrol team. The children have since been reunited with their families. The Nigeria — Lagos State Police Command, under CP Fatai Tijani, has launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspect and is investigating the child trafficking operation. SP Abimbola Adebisi released statements regarding the incident.

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Abimbola Adebisi
Abimbola Adebisi, the Police Public Relations Officer for Nigeria — Lagos State Command, issued statements detailing the rescue operation.
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Fatai Tijani
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Nigeria — Lagos State Police Command
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Nigeria — Lagos State
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Abimbola Adebisi spokesperson ↔ Fatai Tijani SP Abimbola Adebisi serves as the Police Public Relations Officer under Commissioner Fatai Tijani, managing media relati
Abimbola Adebisi related ↔ Nigeria — Lagos State Police Command
Fatai Tijani related ↔ Nigeria — Lagos State Police Command
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