Kidnapped Lagos Fire Service Director, 6 others regain freedom

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Police Command for the state, DSP Bala Elkana, confirmed their freedom on Wednesday in a statement.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the victims were abducted by suspected kidnappers on Saturday night at about 8. 00p.m at Ketu-Ereyun, along Itokin-Epe road.

The PPRO said "the victims regained freedom at about 11.45p.m.

The victims have since reunited with their families. The Commands Tactical teams are still in the creeks and forests, combating the hoodlums."

A watertight security measures are in place across the state to forestall future occurrence.

"The command deeply appreciates the support of Lagos State Government and the good people of the state for their useful information that facilitated the prompt rescue of the victims," he said.

Elkana, however, did not mention if any arrest was made.