By George OPARA
The Lagos State Police Command has neutralised four suspected kidnappers in an operation that foiled an attempted abduction of a business mogul at Ejigbo, an outskirt of Lagos State.
Police Commissioner, Tijani Fatai, disclosed this during a press briefing on Tuesday, where he outlined the Commandโs operational achievements for the month of May.
Fatai said the incident occurred on May 24, 2026, at about 21:30hrs, when operatives acting on credible intelligence disrupted a kidnapping attempt at Jakande Estate Gate in the Ejigbo axis.
He said the gang, which reportedly specialises in targeting wealthy businessmen, had entered Lagos to carry out the operation but was placed under surveillance following intelligence gathered by operatives of the Command.
He further revealed that the suspected gang leader, identified as Ifeanyi โMโ a.k.a. โIfekoโ, allegedly trained one Henry Asoona, who had earlier led a kidnapping gang neutralised in a similar operation at Ladipo International Spare Parts Market in 2024.
He added that Ifeanyi was believed to be based abroad but returned to Lagos to coordinate the planned attack.
โOn sighting the police opened fire and engaged the operatives in a gun duel. The operatives responded with superior firepower, leading to the neutralization of four members of the gang, while one suspect escaped with bullet wounds”.
Items recovered are one Toyota Sienna vehicle, one AK-47 rifle with two magazines containing 25 rounds of live ammunition, one SMG rifle with a magazine loaded with 12 rounds of live ammunition, as well as keys to a Toyota Corolla and a Lexus vehicle.
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