Police gun down kidnap kingpin in Lagos, arrest 2 others

A notorious kidnap kingpin identified as Sunday (also known as the dreaded Dagboru) has been gunned down by the Policemen at Imota in Ikorodu during an exchange of fire. The police had gotten a tip off that the kingpin and his gang members had sneaked into the state ready to strike and kidnap some very important persons in the Iba area of Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos. Parading the suspects at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja on Tuesday, the Lagos Commissioner of Police, CP Imohimi Edgal said two suspected members of the gang – Ebi Gabriel; 29 and Promise Ajele Age; 19 – were also arrested during the gun battle. Explaining how the gang met their waterloo, Edgal said, “Acting on credible intelligence received on December 9, 2018 that a gang of kidnappers had sneaked into the State, I directed the Commander, Anti-Kidnapping Squad to proactively ensure that they did not effectuate their plan. “Consequently, the Squad swung into action immediately; tapping into the intelligence resource of the Command, were able to locate them in their hideout at Imota, Ikorodu on 10/12/2018. “However, when the hoodlums sighted the approaching operatives they opened fire on them for which the Police replied. “During the exchange of fire, one Sunday was gunned down while two others were apprehended.” Recovered from the suspects were one locally cut-to-size double barrel pistol, one expended cartridge and three live cartridges. The Lagos Police Boss said concerted effort is being made to arrest those on the run and that on completion of investigation, suspects will be charged to court. Joy Anyim, Lagos