Just In: Police uncover kidnappers' den in Lagos

FILE PHOTO: Entrance to the canal where kidnappers operate at Ile-Zik, Ikeja, on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. (Just for illustration)

Officers of the Nigerian Police Force have uncovered a den of kidnappers in the Ikorodu area of Lagos.

The gallant officers stormed the den on Thursday night and exchanged fire with the kidnappers.

One of the kidnappers was gunned down. Two victims were rescued in the process.

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Confirming the incident, spokesman for the Command, SP Benjamin Hudenyin said arms and ammunition were recovered at the scene.

He added that the victims were receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

“Yes, the incident is true; the Police are on top of the situation, and the tension has been calmed. Two kidnapped victims were rescued at the scene,” he stated.

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