The Lagos State Police Command Command has arrested Chigozie Michael Clement, 32, for allegedly kidnapping a 7-year-old child in Lagos.
The suspect was arrested by Oeratives of the the Command, Special Squad 1.
According to Lagos State police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) CSP Benjamin Hundeyin,”On August 25, 2025, the victim’s father reported at Alapere Police Division that his son had been taken away from his house without his consent by his painter. Shortly after, the suspect called the victim’s mother, demanding the sum of N7,000,000 as ransom for the child’s release.
“Following the report, the case was transferred to the Special Squad I of the Lagos State Police Command for a discreet investigation. On August 27, 2025, operatives traced the suspect to Ijegun, Lagos, where he was arrested, and the 7-year-old victim rescued unhurt from a locked room where he had been held captive. The victim has since been reunited with his family.
” The suspect confessed to the crime, stating that he kidnapped the child to raise money for personal family needs. Investigations are ongoing to uncover possible accomplices and evidence, and the case will be charged to court accordingly.
” CP Olohundare Jimoh reassures Lagos residents that the Command will continue to deploy all available resources to combat crimes.”
