The Lagos State Police Command has successfully rescued a 14-year-old boy, Hassan, who was kidnapped in the Olodi-Apapa area of Lagos. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of N20 million for the teenager's release. Police operatives were deployed to the designated ransom drop-off point at Total Filling Station, Wema Bridge, Apapa, where one of the suspects, 25-year-old Musa Shaibu, was arrested.
Further investigations led to a hotel in Ajegunle, where Hassan was discovered unharmed and reunited with his family. The hotel manager, 41-year-old Remilekun Ajilola, was also arrested and is currently assisting with ongoing investigations.
This rescue is part of a larger effort by the Lagos State Police Command to combat crime in the state. In the past two weeks, the command has handled 12 criminal cases, arresting 27 suspects for various offenses, including kidnapping, murder, defilement, armed robbery, vandalism, cultism, and unlawful possession of firearms.
*Recovered Items*
The police have recovered several items from the suspects, including ¹:
- *Firearms and Ammunition*:
- Two firearms
- Seven rounds of ammunition
- *Vehicles and Other Items*:
- A vehicle
- A tricycle
- Three battle axes
- Three cutlasses
- Charms and other prohibited items
*Commitment to Safety*
The Lagos State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. The command's spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has assured residents that the police will continue to work tirelessly to combat crime and maintain peace across Lagos.
This successful operation is a testament to the command's dedication to protecting the citizens of Lagos and bringing perpetrators to justice. With ongoing investigations, it is expected that more suspects will be apprehended, and the state will become even safer for residents and visitors alike.
