Suspected kidnapper feigns mental instability after being caught in Lagos
Lagos police have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Muyideen Fatai, for attempting to abduct one Aishat Tunde.
The suspect allegedly tied the 11-year-old’s mouth and was taking her to an unidentified destination before she was rescued at Total filling station on Ijanikin Road, Ijanikin area of Lagos State.
Fatai was said to have accosted the victim on the way, but residents were alerted to his plan and apprehended him.
The victim was rescued and both of them were handed over to the police.
Police say the suspect pretended to be mentally unstable and also claimed that he liked the victim and was only trying to take her home to feed her.
The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Imohimi Edgal, confirmed the incident, saying investigation is still ongoing and the suspect will be charged to court.
