The Lagos State Police Command has secured the release of two persons who were abducted in a settlement by ijede creek side Ikorodu area of the state about two days.


Spokesperson for the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement, said their safety was the priority in the execution of the operations leading to them being released unhurt

He said, "At approximately 2200hrs on the said date, a distress report was received at Ijede Division indicating gunshots in the vicinity of Igbe Creek Side settlement. Acting swiftly, combined teams of more than fifteen police tactical squads, detectives, conventional policemen, local vigilantes, hunters and the locals were immediately mobilized to the scene. It was confirmed that the two victims, both residents by Ijede Creek, whose houses are inside the creek had been attacked and abducted by unidentified hoodlums who fled via the creek and adjoining forest.

"On the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, a robust and elaborate rescue operations was launched. Fifteen Police tactical teams, detectives squads and police rescue and intervention squads, alongside local vigilantes, hunters, and the locals were strategically deployed through different directions to block all entry and exit points to the surrounding creek and forest, combing the area and exerting significant pressure on the kidnappers. This coordinated rescue operations led to the successful release of the victims at about 2200hrs on Sunday Monday, May 25, 2025.

"The released victims have been reunited with their families. Meanwhile, all police tactical teams, squads and other detectives in collaboration with the vigilantes, hunters and locals mentioned earlier in paragraph 2 above are currently combing the creek and the adjoining forest to apprehend the kidnappers to prevent further attacks on the ijede creek residents and bring them to justice.

"The Lagos State Police Command commends the bravery of its officers and cooperation of the local vigilantes, hunters, and community members whose swift was instrumental to the success of the operations despite the difficulties encountered in accessing the area, which by all standards pose a danger to security and safety of the residents living inside this creek and forest in the affected areas. The Command further reaffirm its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Lagos State.

"The members of the public are urged to remain vigilant and security conscious at all times most especially the residents residing inside the ijede creek and other difficult terrains in the forest around the area. They should report any suspicious activities to the Police Division or Police tactical squads deployed for their safety in the area or the nearest police station or via the Command’s emergency lines: 08063299264 or 08065154338."