The Director of Lagos State Fire Service, Mr. Rasaki Musibau; and six others were abducted by unknown gunmen on Saturday night at about 8p.m. on Iwoye Bridge, along the Itoikin-Epe Road, Ikorodu.
The Lagos State Police Command’s spokesman, DSP Bala Elkana, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, saying that the Police were on the trail of the abductors.
Elkana said that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Zubairu Muazu, had tasked the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit to ensure that they rescue the seven persons abducted by the hoodlums suspected to be kidnappers.
”Those abducted include: Rasaki Musibau (Director of Fire Service in Lagos State), Mufutau Adams (a management staff of the Fire Service), Mrs. Funmilayo Adelumo and Asiogu Martha.
“Others are, Lasisi Muka, and two others.
“Vehicles recovered from the scene include a Toyota Sienna, a Toyota Corolla and an Opel Jeep.
“The CP in company with Tactical Units Commanders visited the crime scene in the early hours of Sunday.
“He assured the family of the victims that the Command would ensure that the victims are rescued unhurt,” Elkana said.
The spokesman also assured Lagosians of their safety at all times.
He stressed that they had intensified patrols and surveillance along the Itoikin-Epe road, Ketu, Ereyun and other major highways in the state.
- NAN