Alleged Kidnapping Of Horticulturist In Lagos leads To arrest Of Apprentice

Alleged Kidnapping Of Horticulturist In Lagos leads To arrest Of Apprentice

The Lagos State Police Command has apprehended Ayuba Ezekiel, a 37-year-old apprentice, on charges of kidnapping and theft……….. CONTINUE READING

The incident, which took place on November 24, 2023, at CMD Road, Ikosi Ketu, involved Ayuba, who worked as a sales boy for the victim, Juliana Adamma, a horticulturist.

Initially denying knowledge of his employer’s whereabouts, Ayuba was discovered during a search of the victim’s residence and garden.

Despite his initial denial, further investigation revealed his involvement in both the theft from the flower garden, valued at over N2 million, and the kidnapping scheme.

Ayuba confessed to orchestrating the abduction after overhearing the victim discussing a lucrative deal, subsequently enlisting friends to execute the plan in exchange for a cut of N2 million.

While Ayuba has been arrested and arraigned, the whereabouts of the victim remain unknown, prompting ongoing investigations to apprehend all involved kidnappers.