The Lagos State Police Command on Friday confirmed the killing of a suspected kidnapper and the rescue of two abductees during a raid on a kidnappers’ den in the Ikorodu area of the state.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the development, said the operation took place on Thursday night.
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He explained that during the raid, the kidnappers engaged policemen in a gun duel, adding that after killing one of the suspects, the rescued victims were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Hundeyin said, “Yes, I can confirm the case. Two victims were rescued and one of the suspects was killed during a gun battle with the police.”