Operatives of Zone 2 police command have successfully cracked a kidnapping ring, rescued victims and arrested 3 suspected syndicates in a swift operation in Lagos.
The suspects who were identified as Kwasi Samuel 64, Unnachukwu Monday, 24 and Freeman Ekpebo.
The suspects were paraded on Wednesday by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, Olatoye Durosinmi, at the command’s headquarters, Onikan in Lagos state.
Durosimi, stated that the incident occurred on March 26, 2024 at about 06:00 pm when a resident of Millionaire Estate, Oniru, Lagos, reported the kidnap of her 10yrs old son, maid (names withheld for security reasons) and driver one Samuel Kwasi at the Ikoyi area of Lagos.
She further revealed that the kidnappers demanded N150m ransom.
“Acting on this intelligence, a team of detectives led by a Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP Tijani Taofiq, Officer-in-Charge of the Zonal Monitoring Unit acted swiftly utilizing advanced tracking techniques and intelligence gathering.The team pinpointed the kidnappers’ hideout in the Ayetoro area of Ijanikin, Badagry road, Lagos.
“On March 28, 2024, at approximately 3:40 PM, officers raided the hideout at Cozzy Hotel, Ijaniki where one of suspects Nnachukwu Monday , was arrested and the victims rescued unharmed”
The AIG stressed that in a coordinated operation, Mr. Samuel Kwasi, the driver and one Freeman Ekpebo were apprehended at Sun Era Hotel, Ijanikin, where they were allegedly waiting to receive the ransom.
According to him, investigation revealed Mr. Kwasi to be the principal suspect and mastermind of the kidnap confessed to demobilized the car’s tracking device before the operation”
“ Meanwhile, the Car’s Tracking Device and a Knife were recovered from the Hotel room at Sun Era Hotel, Ijanikin where the suspects were lodged”
While commending the Police Officers for their swift response, AIG Olatoye Durosinmi appreciates the community for their cooperation and vigilance. He also urges parents and guardians to be cautious and conduct thorough background checks when employing domestic staff.
He however assured the residents under the area of responsibility of the Zone 2 Police Command that the command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Lagos and Ogun States
