Police IG confirms arrest of kidnappers of Lagos school pupils
Although the abducted pupils are still in captivity, Idris said with the arrest of the eight suspects connected to their kidnapping, police are closing in on rescuing them.
Nigeria Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris.
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The IG stated this on Friday, June 2, while speaking to newsmen in Imo State where he is on tour of duty.
"Eight suspects have been arrested by the police in connection with the abduction of the six pupils in a school in Lagos state," he said.
On the spate of kidnapping in Nigeria, especially in schools, Idris said the police is "in touch with school proprietors on the need to establish schools in ensured environments."
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He stressed that the Police Force is engaging parents and communities on the urgent need to discourage their children from taking part in crimes.
According to him, the establishment of the Police Intelligence Technical Unit which he launched in Imo State during the visit would help the police prevent crime from happening.
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