By Christian George
A suspected kidnapper who demanded N20 million as ransom was reportedly killed in a gun battle with police in Ikorodu, Lagos State.
According to The PUNCH, it was gathered that during the shootout, the policemen also rescued two abducted victims abandoned by the kidnappers at their hideouts in the area.
It was noted that the deceased kidnapper and his gang members, during an operation on March 26, abducted some persons in the community.
The kidnappers reached out to the family of their victims and demanded N20 million.
The family, in the process of negotiation, informed the Lagos State Police Command and policemen were detailed to investigate the case and rescue the victims.
While sighting the family members who were supposed to make payment arrive with policemen at the agreed location, the kidnappers opened fire.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, while reacting to the incident, said the policemen fired back at the hoodlums, adding that during the exchange of gunfire, the policemen shot one of the suspects dead and rescued two victims.
Hundeyin said, “Yes, I can confirm the case. Two victims were rescued and one of the suspects was killed during a gun duel with the police.
“What happened was that the kidnappers abducted the victims on March 26 and demanded N20m ransom for their release and the victims’ families negotiated to N3m.”
