Man arrested after abducting seven-year-old to fund family needs

The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a 32-year-old man who allegedly kidnapped a seven-year-old child for ransom to meet family needs.

Revealing this in a statement was the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin.

The statement read: “Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command, Special Squad I, have arrested one Chigozie Michael Clement, ‘m’, aged 32, for the kidnapping of a 7-year-old child in Lagos.

“On 25 August 2025, the victim’s father reported at Alapere Police Division that his son had been taken away from his house without his consent by his painter. Shortly after, the suspect called the victim’s mother, demanding the sum of N7,000,000 (Seven Million Naira) as ransomfor the child’s release.

“Following the report, the case was transferred to the Special Squad I of the Lagos State Police Command for a discreet investigation. On 27 August 2025, operatives traced the suspect to Ijegun, Lagos, where he was arrested, and the 7-year-old victim rescued unhurt from a locked room where he had been held captive. The victim has since been reunited with his family.

“The suspect confessed to the crime, stating that he kidnapped the child to raise money for personal family needs.

“Investigations are ongoing to uncover possible accomplices and evidence, and the case will be charged to court accordingly.

“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh reassures Lagos residents that the Command will continue to deploy all available resources to combat crimes.”