Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on Thursday directed the police to ensure prompt arrest of kidnappers who struck on Wednesday evening in Isheri area of the state killing three security guards.
The kidnappers were said to have also abducted the Secretary of the Isheri North Residents Association, Dayo Adekoya.
A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Steve Ayorinde, said Governor Ambode has already directed the Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni to move decisively and promptly to arrest the kidnappers.
Mr Ambode, according to the statement, specifically commiserated with the families of the security guards that lost their lives to the unfortunate incident, and assured that government is on top of the situation and working with security agencies to ensure early release of the victim.
Mr Ayorinde said: “A while ago, the CP of Lagos Command of the Nigerian Police, confirmed that police has commenced investigation as well as put in place necessary rescue operation to ensure the release of the victim.
“While the state government commiserates with the families of the three dead estate security guards, it will leave no stone unturned to ensure that lives and property of residents in the state are protected.”
Ambode last week demonstrated his seriousness and determination to eradicate the menace of kidnapping when he signed into law the anti-kidnapping bill recently passed by the Lagos State House of Assembly.
The law imposes a penalty of life imprisonment on kidnapping for ransom and death penalty in the event of death of a kidnapped victim.
