Kidnappers Kill Five And Abducts One In Lagos.

Kidnappers suspected to be militant have stormed Isheri North area of Lagos, shoot for about five hours before kidnapping one and killing five security guards. It was learnt that the abductors numbering about 11, were in the creek shooting sporadically since 7pm before they finally stormed the residence of the secretary of the Estate, Mr. Dayo Adekoya, around 11pm on Wednesday and abducted him.

Meanwhile, Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday directed the State Police Command 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, Mr. Dayo Adekoya.

A statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said Governor Ambode has already directed the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni to move decisively and promptly to arrest the kidnappers.

Governor 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.

The Daily Times gathered that one of the gunmen scaled through the fence of the victim’s house and opened the gate for other gang members who later gained access into the main compound. The kidnappers, after entering the compound they tried to force their way through the main door leading to the sitting room of the victim. When they could not open it, they later went behind the door and pulled down the window and took the victim through the window. Some of the security guards hire by the Community Development Association of the estate, who lives close to the victim’s house, immediately they saw the kidnappers taking Adekoya away they engaged them in a gun battled.

A resident of the estate who does not want his name in print said, the guards did their best to prevent the gunmen from taking the victim away.

He said: “Since the kidnappers started hearing the gunshots of the kidnappers, they have placed themselves in a strategic location in the estate, while some hide in a resting bay close to the victim’s house. But unfortunately, as three of guards who hide in the resting bay came out they were shot and died on the spot.”

Some of the guards, who escaped, immediately called for reinforcement from their colleagues who live close to the estate. Adding, two among the kidnappers also sustained gunshot on their legs while escaping.”

It was gathered that the remain of the guards were later evacuated and deposited at a mortuary, while those who sustained injuries were taken to hospital for medical attentions.