Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has ordered the immediate arrest of the culprits involved in the killing of three security guards and kidnap of 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 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 statement quoted Ayorinde as saying: “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.”
TheNewsGuru.com recalls that in a bid to stamp out kidnapping, rape and other criminal offences in the state, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode had gracious approved a life imprisonment and death penalty for culprits by appending the anti-kidnapping bill which was recently passed by the State House of Assembly.