Police arrest suspected kidnappers of lagos college students
BREAKING NEWS
Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers of Lagos College Students
In a major breakthrough, the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a group of suspected kidnappers who allegedly abducted students of a college in the state.
According to reports, the students were kidnapped on Tuesday evening while returning from a field trip to a nearby location. The kidnappers, who were said to be armed and masked, stormed the bus and took the students away.
The police, who were alerted to the incident, launched a massive manhunt for the kidnappers and eventually arrested five suspects in connection with the crime.
The suspects, who are currently being held at the police headquarters, are said to be members of a notorious kidnapping gang that has been terrorizing the state.
The police have recovered the students' phones and other personal belongings from the suspects, and are working to identify the victims and reunite them with their families.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has commended the police team for their swift action and dedication to duty, saying that the arrest is a major blow to the kidnappers and a testament to the police's commitment to keeping the state safe.
The police are urging anyone with information about the kidnapping to come forward and assist in the investigation.
Details of the Arrest
The five suspects arrested in connection with the kidnapping are:
- Ahmed Mohammed, 25, a native of Katsina State
- Usman Abubakar, 28, a native of Zamfara State
- Sadiq Abdullahi, 30, a native of Sokoto State
- Abubakar Sani, 22, a native of Kaduna State
- Mohammed Lawal, 25, a native of Kano State
The suspects are currently being held at the police headquarters in Ikeja, Lagos, and are expected to be arraigned in court soon.
Reactions
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has condemned the kidnapping and praised the police for their swift action. "We will not tolerate any form of kidnapping or criminality in our state," he said.
The parents of the kidnapped students have also expressed relief and gratitude to the police for their efforts to rescue their children.
Investigation Ongoing
The police are continuing their investigation into the kidnapping and are working to identify the victims and reunite them with their families.
The public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police.
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This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.