The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended a security guard, Amos Kini, in connection with the abduction of a two-year-old child in the Elemoro area of Lagos.

In a statement signed by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, the child’s mother reported at the Elemoro Division that her security guard had fled with her son and mobile phone, later using the device to demand a N5 million ransom from the child’s father.

“Upon receipt of the report, operatives from Elemoro Division immediately initiated a swift response. The scene was promptly visited and documented, while one Aruna Dauda, who stood as guarantor for the suspect before his employment, was taken in for questioning.

“As efforts to locate the suspect intensified, the police sustained operational pressure through intelligence gathering and coordinated surveillance. This ultimately forced the suspect to release the child.

However, operatives continued their manhunt, determined to bring the perpetrator to justice.

“On 23rd September 2025, at about 1400hrs, operatives of the Tactical Squad (Hyena), acting on credible intelligence, successfully tracked and arrested Amos Kini at his hideout within the Elemoro area.

The suspect has since confessed to the crime and remains in police custody. He will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.”

The Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, strongly condemned the abduction, reaffirming the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating all forms of violent and capital crimes in the state.

He urged parents and guardians to remain vigilant and advised members of the public to report any suspicious activities to the police via the emergency numbers: 08063299264, 09053872208, and 08087332678.