…Inspector injured
CITIZENS COMPASS— The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, said it foiled a kidnap attempt on a businessman, neutralised four suspects and recovered some exhibits in the Ejigbo, Alimosho area of the State.
The state Commissioner of Police, CP Fatai Tijani, disclosed this whole briefing the press about his outstanding achievements, at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja.
Tijani said the operation occurred at the Jakande Estate Gate on Sunday night.
According to him: On May 24, 2026, at about 2130hrs, following credible intelligence received
and monitored by operatives of the Command foiled a kidnap attempt by a nefarious kidnapping gang on a businessman at Jakande Estate Gate, Ejigbo area of Lagos. This dreaded group specializes in targeting wealthy businessmen and arrives in Lagos in order to carry out heinous crimes on unsuspected persons.
On the strength of the information received, operatives mine monitored the intelligence dutifully. The gang was going to strike and a popular business owner. Additional information has it that, the gang leader of this group named Ifeanyi “m” a.k.a Ifeko was the one who trained one Henry Asoona
“m” the gang leader of the billionaire kidnappers that were earlier neutralized in Ladipo International Spare Parts Market in Lagos in 2024. Ifeanyi “m” a.k.a Ifeco is also said to be based abroad and came down to Lagos to perpetrate this act in Lagos. Based on the foregoing, operatives mine swung into action and moved to the scene, and the gang on sighting the police opened fire and engaged the operatives in a gun duel. The operatives responded with superior firepower, leading to the neutralization of four members of the
gang, while one suspect escaped with bullet wounds. The exhibits recovered from the scene include:
•One Toyota Sienna vehicle
•One AK-47 rifle with two magazines and twenty-five (25) rounds
of live ammunition
•One SMG rifle with one magazine loaded with twelve (12) rounds
of live ammunition
•One Toyota Corolla key
•One Lexus vehicle key
Meanwhile, an Inspector of Police sustained gunshot injury on his left leg during the exchange of fire and was immediately rushed to the hospital, where he is currently responding to treatment. Investigation is ongoing to
apprehend the fleeing suspect and other accomplices connected to the gang.
