By Olasunkanmi Akoni

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has said his administration will spare no effort to ensure the safe release of the three female students of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary School in Ikorodu area of the state, who were kidnapped by a group of armed gang on Monday evening. Ambode, in a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, condemned the unfortunate incident, just as he assured that the Police and other security operatives have swung into action, with useful leads and with an unwavering determination to track down the perpetrators of the act and ensure the safe return of the girls.

According to him, “We have not been silent on this unfortunate development. In a delicate security matter of this nature, where young innocent people are involved and management of information demands utmost circumspect, we were convinced that swift and coordinated reaction, guided by intelligence reports on the part of the Police, was a better and more sensitive approach to take, rather than a sensational, panic-stricken reaction”.

It was gathered that the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Fatai Owoseni as well as the Assistant Inspector General of Police for the Lagos/Ogun Command had visited the scene and vicinity of the incident with coordinated effort involving every military apparatus.

He continued: “We believe in the capacity of the Police to lead this rescue mission. I have had ceaseless briefing with them since the incident happened and God helping us, we shall spare no effort in securing the safe release of the girls and continue to secure the school and indeed every part of Lagos”.

Ambode said the incident may not be unconnected with his recent visit to some parts of Ikorodu where he read the riot act to vandals and criminal gangs on the resolve of the state government to take the battle to their hideouts in a spirited effort to secure the pipelines. “We believe this is a case of evil fighting back. But Lagos will neither succumb to threats of lawlessness nor bow to terror.

“Our resolve is very clear; we will assist the Police and other security agencies in dealing decisively with this one unfortunate case and prevent future reoccurrence. We will deploy the resources at our disposal to safeguard every life and property within our care.”

Ambode also recalled a similar incident in Arepo area of Ogun State, where a senior staff of a leading telecommunications agency was kidnapped three days ago. However, the governor with an assurance from both the Ogun State Police and Lagos Police Commands on their collaborative efforts would ensure return of order and safety.

He also commended the gallantry of the students of the school who put up a courageous resistance to prevent the abduction of their mates, just as he praised the mature and measured response of the school management in the wake of the incident.

“The state government is with you in bringing this unfortunate episode to a quick resolution. I wish to appeal for calm and support of every Lagosian.

“I urge them to be vigilant and helpful to the security operatives in this onerous task to rid the state of every form of criminality, cultism and terrorism,” Ambode said.

: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/03/ikorodu-kidnap-we-will-ensure-safe-release-of-kidnapped-girls-ambode/

Don't tell me boko boys are behind this o!

too many criminal activities in nigeria this days.

The girls have been transported to Sokoto, Kano and Kaduna. And the Lagos govenor is aware of this, but for political aspirations and party peace, he is willing to sacrifice their freedom

Again!

baba toh bad

shhhhhhh.... Guys kidnapping gals since 1996 I pray they release them

This is a very sad trend. I think Nigerians need to start investing more in personal security since the ones provided by tax payers are not yielding results.

I suspect Sanusi

Bad news everywhere

Oga oh... This time of APC Change...
Person go dy watch gan oh...
TeamGEJ any day anytime

I pray they are released in good condition

Good Job Ambode


Don't just react ,

Get them back

Put all those helicopters and APC's to good use

I kept wondering what the heck is the function of RRS

Icecomrade:
lolz

is this laughing matters...stupidity at it peak

Provided his efforts yield result. What we want now is result, not political statements.

We need action not promises

ramdris:
Don't tell me boko boys are behind this o!

who knows ......I wonder when ungly news like dis ll end in this nation,nigeria ll neaver use their sense nd bulid something good rather is to kindnapp I don't know when all this mess ll ever end,they shuld not spare the pple behind this so that others ll learn...evil ones has gotten tehir degree in

Chai!

Crime seems to be growing in our society. Something drastic has to be done and urgently too to curb ds ungodly act.

Kidnapping in Lagos?

Sanusi Buhari y nw

Naija for show, yahoo no d pay again na kidnapping

Buhari is a colloqual ineffectual buffoon

NIGERIAN LEADERS ARE KNOWN FOR THE ACT OF "CONDEMNING"

AMBO LETS LEAVE CONDEMNING ND EXCUSES,FOR LAI AND HIS LIKES.

PREVENTING MEASURES AND ACTIONS BE PUT IN PLACE AND TAKEN!

there is hunger in the land man must survive

hinwazaka:
The girls have been transported to Sokoto, Kano and Kaduna. And the Lagos govenor is aware of this, but for political aspirations and party peace, he is willing to sacrifice their freedom

Please, who mistakenly released this Bingo from its cage at this hour of the day?

The rate at which crime is committed in Nigeria is on the increase. I just hope they rescue the girls without any harm.

I pray it doesn't degenerate to the Chibok girls saga