Lagos Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers After N21m Ransom
Three suspects, Semi Buawe (35), Bamure Telemowei, and Oluwatomi Obosi (37), were arrested by the Lagos State Police Command after allegedly collecting a N21 million ransom for the release of a businesswoman they kidnapped in the Ijedodo area of Lagos. The gang, believed to be operating from Agadagba in Ondo State, abducted the victim and held her captive for three days.
Buawe, a sawmill worker, claimed he had been involved in kidnapping since 2010 but was persuaded by the gang leader, identified only as “ID,” to participate in this operation. The gang initially rejected a N16 million ransom offer before settling on N21 million.
Buawe received N1.5 million from the ransom, while Obosi received N2.5 million. The police confirmed the arrests and are actively pursuing the gang leader and other members of the syndicate, emphasizing their commitment to combating kidnapping in Lagos State.
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