A Lagos businessman recently released after being abducted by kidnappers revealed chilling details of his two-week captivity, shedding light on the audacious rise of kidnappings in Lagos.
The victim paid a N30 million ransom, providing a glimpse into the lucrative underworld of criminals targeting wealthy individuals. The kidnappers boasted of their ability to overpower the police and established their operations in Lagos due to wealthy Igbos shunning their hometowns for fear of abduction.
The victim described the traumatic ordeal, including being bound, beaten, and held with other victims. Additionally, they disclosed their modus operandi, which involved monitoring flashy cars and trailing their owners. He recounted a moment when they overheard another victim boast about being able to pay a ransom, leading to his release after transferring funds.
The pervasive increase in kidnappings in the Ago Palace Way area raises concerns about the effectiveness of the local police station in dealing with this growing threat, with residents lamenting the lack of action to combat the rise in crime.
