Police foil kidnap attempt and neutralise suspects in Lagos
Four suspected kidnappers were neutralised by the Lagos State Police Command during a foiled kidnap attempt in the Ejigbo area. Tijani Fatai, the Commissioner of Police, detailed how the operatives acted on credible intelligence to prevent the abduction of a businessman. The gang, known for targeting wealthy individuals, engaged the police in a gun battle before being subdued. Several weapons and vehicles were recovered at the scene, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect.
What happened
- The incident occurred on May 24, 2026, at about 9:30 pm, when police foiled a kidnap attempt at Jakande Estate Gate, Ejigbo.
- Tijani Fatai revealed that the gang was notorious for targeting wealthy businessmen in Lagos.
- The gang leader, Ifeanyi, also known as “Ifeko,” allegedly trained Henry Asoona, who led a billionaire kidnap gang neutralised by police at Ladipo International Spare Parts Market in 2024.
- Four gang members were neutralised during a gun battle, while one suspect escaped with bullet wounds.
- Weapons, ammunition, and vehicles were recovered, and a police inspector sustained a gunshot injury but is responding to treatment.
