A 25-year-old member of a gang of kidnappers, Musa Shaibu, arrested in the Ajegunle area of Lagos State, has confessed planning to travel abroad with his share of the ransom money demanded for the release of a victim
The suspect and four others allegedly abducted the 14-year-old son of a Bureau De Change operator, identified as Hassan from their home in the Olodi-Apapa area of Lagos.
After abducting the victim, the suspects demanded for the sum of N20 million as ransom.
“Our intention was not to harm the boy, but to collect the sum of N20 million from his rich father. I would have travelled overseas with my own share of the money,” he reportedly told investigators.
Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the incident, said the suspect’s arrest was sequel to a complaint lodged by the victim’s father.
“The team also went to the kidnappers’ hideout at a hotel in Ajegunle area, where the victim was kept. He was rescued unhurt, debriefed and reunited with his family while the manager of the hotel was also arrested and taken into custody for investigation. Investigation is in progress,” he added.
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