Police discovers kidnappers hideout in Ikorodu

Mr. Fatai Owoseni
Lagos State Commissioner of Police:

Mr. Fatai Owoseni, Commissioner of Police in Lagos, in a press briefing on Friday told newsmen that the Lagos State Police Command had discovered a new kidnappers' hideout where arms as well as Police and military life jackets were recovered.
He noted that the hideout was discovered during the raids of creeks at Isawo in Ikorodu area of Lagos.

Owoseni said the hideout was discovered on Thursday by a team of Ikorodu Special Anti-Robbery Squad and Volunteer Police led by Superintendent Godfrey Soriweiu.

He stated that the success came two weeks after the discovery of a similar hideout in Isawo.

“In continuation of its onslaught against militants operating from the creeks, Lagos State Police Command early Thursday morning raided and recovered seven Army and Police bullet-proof vests.

“The teams also recovered eight ballistic helmets and nine life jackets from a new kidnapper’s hideout in Lagos.

“Other items recovered by the team include a speed boat belonging to the suspected kidnappers,” he said.

He said the team thereafter destroyed the hideout before moving the recovered items out of the location.

“The suspected kidnappers, who were preparing their morning meal, scampered into safety on sighting the special team, abandoning several items,” he said.