Police rescue 13 kidnapped victims, nab five armed robbers
Abdullateef Fowewe
In a decisive crackdown on crime, the Nigeria Police Force rescued 13 kidnapped individuals and arrested five suspected armed robbers across Lagos and Kwara States.
According to a statement on Sunday, by the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Friday, December 27, police stormed a kidnappers’ den in Kwara, overpowering the assailants and securing the victims.
The following day, two suspects were apprehended in Lagos with firearms and ammunition.
Adejobi said, “On the 27th of December 2024, Police operatives attached to the Kwara State Command mobilized and stormed a den of kidnappers in the Idofin-Igbana area of the state, after receiving a distress call of the abduction of 13 persons. The operatives encountered resistance from the kidnappers but successfully overpowered the kidnappers, causing them to flee the scene with various degrees of injuries and leading to the successful rescue of the 13 kidnapped victims.
“Similarly, on the 28th of December 2024, following a report of a public disturbance at Pinnacle Depot, Lekki, Police operatives attached to the Lagos State Command visited the scene and accosted two individuals identified as Lawan Mustapha ‘m’ 38 years, and Aina Daniel ‘m’ 38 years.
“A thorough search was carried out, resulting in the recovery of one double-barrel rifle, 90 live cartridges, and five model rifles. The suspects are currently in custody for further investigation and possible prosecution. Furthermore, on the same day, at about 12:45 PM, Police operatives of the Lagos State Command arrested 3 suspected armed robbers at GRA Ikeja. A subsequent search led to the recovery of 1 locally made pistol, 4 live cartridges, and 2 cutlasses. These suspects are likewise in custody and will face prosecution upon the conclusion of the investigations.”
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, reaffirmed the commitment to combating crime and ensuring public safety as operations continue nationwide
