Detectives from the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended three young men in connection with the death of a woman they allegedly lured through Facebook in the Surulere area of the state.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, confirmed the arrests, stating that the suspects extorted ₦300,000 from one of their victims before she was murdered.
“It is a case of kidnapping. The case was reported to the Tactical Team of Area C. Consequently, three persons were arrested,” Ishola said.
Detailing their modus operandi, he explained that the suspects used social media platforms, including Facebook, to lure their victims.
“In one particular case, the victim was lured to a specific house, where ₦300,000 was extorted from them, and their phone was taken. My detectives acted swiftly, leading to the arrest of the three suspects,” Ishola added.
The police investigation is ongoing, with efforts underway to uncover further details about the suspects’ activities and ensure justice for the victims.
