Kidnapper Confesses Plot to Fund Overseas Trip with N20M Ransom in Lagos Abduction!

 

In a chilling confession that offers a glimpse into the desperate motives behind audacious crimes, a suspected kidnapper, Musa Shaibu (25), has revealed his plan to use his share of a N20 million ransom to flee Nigeria and travel abroad. His dreams were abruptly cut short by the swift actions of the Lagos State Police Command, who rescued the teenage victim and apprehended Shaibu.

The incident unfolded in the Olodi-Apapa area of Lagos on May 1, 2025, when Shaibu and four other gang members allegedly abducted Hassan (14), the son of a prominent Bureau De Change operator, directly from their home. Their demand was clear: a hefty N20 million for the boy's safe return.

During interrogation, Shaibu laid bare his cynical motive. "Our intention was not to harm the boy, but to collect the sum of N20 million from his rich father. I would have travelled overseas with my own share of the money,” he reportedly told investigators, illustrating a cold calculation fueled by a desire for a new life abroad.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect's arrest was a direct result of a complaint lodged by the victim's father.

According to Hundeyin, on May 1, 2025, at approximately 4:50 pm, detectives received the report of Hassan’s abduction and the ransom demand. Operatives were immediately deployed to the designated ransom collection point at a filling station near Wema Bridge in Apapa. It was there that Musa Shaibu was successfully apprehended.

The police operation didn't stop there. The team quickly located the kidnappers’ hideout – a hotel in the Ajegunle area. Hassan was rescued unhurt, debriefed, and safely reunited with his relieved family. The hotel manager was also arrested and taken into custody as investigations continue.

This case serves as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat of abduction, but also highlights the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing in dismantling criminal networks and rescuing victims. While Shaibu's dreams of an overseas escape have been shattered, the prompt intervention by the Lagos Police has secured a child's freedom and brought a measure of justice to a desperate situation.