The Police Command in Lagos State has said that it has detained three suspected kidnappers terrorising residents of Ikorodu area of the state.
TheNewsMatrics learnt that the suspects were apprehended by youths in the area who nearly lynched them before they were handed over to the police.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Wednesday in Lagos.
Hundeyin said that the suspects allegedly attempted to kidnap a car dealer at Ebute-Igbogbo Road, Ikorodu on Tuesday before they were caught.
“Three suspects, whose ages ranged from 23 to 33, (names withheld), have been in our custody since Tuesday shortly after the incident.
“Efforts are on to arrest two other suspects who escaped during the raid,” he said.
The spokesperson said that investigation on the case had commenced.
