Operatives of the Lagos Police Command have arrested a guard, Amos Kini, for allegedly abducting a two-year-old child in Elemoro, Lagos.
Kini, according to a report filed by the toddler’s mother, allegedly absconded with him on September 21.
The woman, who reported the incident around 11:50pm on the same day at Elomoro Division, said the guard also fled with their mobile phone.
He allegedly contacted the child’s father through the stolen phone and demanded N5 million for his release.
The Lagos Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi, said operatives started investigation as soon as they received the complaint, leading to the suspect’s arrest two days later.
The police said they arrested Aruna Dauda, the guarantor for the suspect.
They said while the suspect had released the child, the operatives continued their manhunt for him.
‘On 23rd September 23, about 1400hrs, operatives of the Tactical Squad (Hyena), acting on credible intelligence, successfully tracked and arrested Amos Kini at his hideout within the Elemoro area. The suspect has since confessed to the crime and remains in police custody. He will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
‘The Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, condemned the abduction, reaffirming the command’s commitment to combating violent and capital crimes in the state.
‘He urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and advised members of the public to report any suspicious activities to the police through any of our emergency numbers,” Adebisi added.