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Police rescue two abducted victims from kidnapper’s den in Lagos

Operatives busted the kidnapper’s hideout on Thursday night.

• April 7, 2023
Armed police officers on duty
Armed police officers on duty

The Lagos State police command on says it has rescued two victims from kidnappers’ den in the Ikorodu area of the state.

Operatives busted the kidnapper’s hideout on Thursday night.

There was a fierce exchange of fire by the police officer and kidnappers, a member of the kidnappers gang was killed in the process. 

Police spokesperson in Lagos, Benjamin Hundeyin said two abducted victims were rescued and ammunition were recovered at the scene.

“Yes, the incident is true; the Police are on top of the situation, and the tension has been calmed. Two kidnapped victims were rescued at the scene,” Mr Hundeyin said. 

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