9 Killed, As Police Foil Kidnap Of Businessman In Lagos

Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the killing of nine kidnappers who attempted to abduct a businessman in the Ladipo area of the state.

The state’s Police Command spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin,   confirmed the development yesterday while addressing newsmen at the Police command headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos.

He said the plan of the kidnappers was botched as police engaged them in a gun duel resulting in the death of the nine gang members around 8 pm yesterday.

According to him, “Lagos state police command recorded a major breakthrough yesterday July 4th, 2024.

“Our intelligent gathering asset yielded very credible and actionable intelligence about a dangerous and very notorious gang of kidnappers planning to kidnap some high net worth individuals in Lagos.

“Upon receipt of this intelligence about two weeks ago, CP Fayoade directed the command tactical team to commence work on it.

“They followed up closely and monitored up dutifully and were able to determine that the gang would strike yesterday in Ladipo Area of Lagos state.

“With the benefit of this information, we were able to prepare for them and more or less laid an ambush for them.

“The kidnappers who were caught unawares would not give up easily as they engaged the police officers in a shoot-out. They of course bowed to the superior power of the police. Nine of them were neutralized while two escaped with gunshot injuries. Four AK 47 rifles, 4 locally made semi-automatic pistols, 9AK 47 magazines, 2 Walkie-talkies, 1 POS machine, and a loudspeaker were recovered from them”

Also recovered were 2 operational vehicles, 1 black Toyota 4Runner and a Blue Lexus RX 350.

Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.

The police Image maker affirms that it is worthy of note that the command has been on the trail of these guys for the past eight months for their numerous kidnappings of wealthy individuals in Isolo, Okota, Ejigbo, and Ladipo areas of Lagos state.