An attempt by a four-man kidnapping gang to abduct a 6-year old girl has been foiled by the victim herself and residents of Lekki in Eti-Osa area of Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria.
The four men were caught and handed over to the police at Ilasan Police Division who arraigned them before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court on a two-count charge of felony to wit, attempt to kidnap.
The incident occurred at Baale Street, Alpha Beach, Lekki, Eti-Osa in Lagos.
The police alleged that on 9 September, 2011, at about 1300hrs, the four accused identified as Ernest Agbonnowovo, 24, Uwem Essien, 24, Henry Ekong, 25 and Tony Bassey attempted to kidnap Miriam Abduraman, a 6-year old girl, by allegedly approaching her to direct them to an unknown street in the area.
Before the little girl could realise what was happening, one of them allegedly held her hand and took her away. But Miriam was said to have shouted which attracted her mother and neigbours. Sensing that the game was up for them, the men attempted to escape.
The residents and youths of the area pursued and caught up with them and dragged them to the Baale’s palace who contacted the police. The police came and took them away and detained them at Ilassan division.
During interrogation, they allegedly denied attempting to kidnap the girl, but that they only asked her to direct them to a street which they could not mention as none of them lived in the area.
After investigation, the accused were charged to court for attempted kidnapping. The offence, according to prosecutor Inspector Nwosu George, is punishable under Section 516 and 509 of the Criminal Code, cap. C17, vol. ii, laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges and the presiding magistrate Mr. B. A. Sonuga who stood in for Magistrate A. M. Alli Balogun admitted them to bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.
He adjourned the matter till 20 September, 2011 for mention.
All the accused person were remanded in Ikoyi Prisons when they could not perfect their bail conditions.
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Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayThe four men were caught and handed over to the police at Ilasan Police Division who arraigned them before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court on a two-count charge of felony to wit, attempt to kidnap.
The incident occurred at Baale Street, Alpha Beach, Lekki, Eti-Osa in Lagos.
The police alleged that on 9 September, 2011, at about 1300hrs, the four accused identified as Ernest Agbonnowovo, 24, Uwem Essien, 24, Henry Ekong, 25 and Tony Bassey attempted to kidnap Miriam Abduraman, a 6-year old girl, by allegedly approaching her to direct them to an unknown street in the area.
Before the little girl could realise what was happening, one of them allegedly held her hand and took her away. But Miriam was said to have shouted which attracted her mother and neigbours. Sensing that the game was up for them, the men attempted to escape.
The residents and youths of the area pursued and caught up with them and dragged them to the Baale’s palace who contacted the police. The police came and took them away and detained them at Ilassan division.
During interrogation, they allegedly denied attempting to kidnap the girl, but that they only asked her to direct them to a street which they could not mention as none of them lived in the area.
After investigation, the accused were charged to court for attempted kidnapping. The offence, according to prosecutor Inspector Nwosu George, is punishable under Section 516 and 509 of the Criminal Code, cap. C17, vol. ii, laws of Lagos State of Nigeria, 2003.
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges and the presiding magistrate Mr. B. A. Sonuga who stood in for Magistrate A. M. Alli Balogun admitted them to bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.
He adjourned the matter till 20 September, 2011 for mention.
All the accused person were remanded in Ikoyi Prisons when they could not perfect their bail conditions.
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