Police arrest three in failed Lagos kidnapping attempt, goes for the other two

• Three suspects, now confirmed, were apprehended after they attempted to kidnap a Lagosian on Wednesday
• Names of the suspects have been identified and swiftly taken into custody for further investigation into the incident
• Efforts have also been reportedly put in place to capture the remaining two suspects who managed to escape

Police intervened and arrested three suspects. Photo credit: NurPhoto via Getty Images. For illustration purposes only. Depicted person not related.Source: Getty ImagesSuspects in custodyOngoing investigationKidnapping in Nigeria”The economic hardship during this period has only increased and different policies drive different dimensions. As a result, this has led to kidnapping being seen as a viable and profitable endeavour. This inability is not down to the military alone there is a cross-government failing in security response. There needs to be a stronger synergy in communal buy-in in securing facilities and also escalating necessary intelligence There should be a renewed focus on necessary and frankly overdue police reform and a stronger synergy between intelligence and security agencies.Police arrest notorious Abuja kidnapper

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