Reports
indicates that One of the four landlords kidnapped by gunmen in the Isheri area
of Lagos State has escaped from the kidnappers’ den.
The
victim, who returned home on tuesday evening
It
should be recalled that last Saturday morning, gunmen emerged from the
waterways and whisked away the landlords while they were jogging.
The
kidnappers subsequently demanded for N1.2bn ransom for the released of the
victims.
A
source was quoted as saying that one of the men escaped on Tuesday.
“He
escaped from their midst because no ransom was paid. He is scared and has kept
to himself. The police have maintained visible presence in the community, but
it is not certain they know where the kidnappers are.”
Another
member of the community said some money was paid, adding that the victim
arrived at the estate around 5am in a boat.
He
said, “A large amount of money was paid by his family for his release; he
didn’t escape. He was released at about 5am.”
Meanwhile
the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Muyiwa Adejobi, said the command
is yet to confirmed the development.
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