The Lagos State Police Command has successfully freed two individuals who had been kidnapped in the Igbe Alagemo area of Ijede, Ikorodu.
The abduction occurred during a nighttime raid on the community on March 26, 2025.
According to police reports, the victims were safely recovered on March 29, thanks to a collaborative effort involving local teams and security personnel.
A distress signal was received around 9 p.m. on the evening of the incident.
Hundeyin detailed that armed kidnappers stormed the peaceful neighborhood, forcibly entering the home of a 40-year-old man named Dare. The assailants tragically shot and killed his guard dog before taking him hostage.
“Not stopping there, the kidnappers proceeded to a neighbouring house, where they seized a second victim, 25-year-old Rodiat, under similarly violent circumstances,” the police spokesperson said, adding that the force and other security teams worked non-stop for three days before rescuing the victims at about 11:56 p.m. on March 29.
“The victims were immediately reunited with their families, and the area is now relatively calm.
“Surveillance continues, and an investigation is underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of the crime,” Hundeyin added.
