The Lagos State Police Command has successfully rescued two residents who were abducted from the Ijede Creek Side settlement in Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The victims, who were kidnapped two days ago, have been safely reunited with their families following a well-coordinated rescue operation.

According to police reports, the abduction occurred when officers at the Ijede Police Division received a distress call at approximately 10:00 PM reporting gunfire in the Igbe Creek Side settlement. The Command immediately responded by mobilizing a joint team comprising over fifteen tactical police squads, detectives, conventional officers, local vigilantes, hunters, and community members to the location.

Preliminary investigations confirmed that the two victims, both residents of the creekside community, had been attacked and abducted by unidentified assailants who escaped through the surrounding creek and forest.

Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, CP Owohunwa Jimoh, an extensive search and rescue operation was launched. Tactical teams and intervention units, supported by local security volunteers, were strategically deployed to cut off all escape routes in and out of the area.

This coordinated effort led to the successful release of the captives at about 10:00 PM on Sunday, May 25, 2025. The victims have since been reunited with their families, with no reported injuries.

Security forces—including police tactical teams, detectives, and local collaborators—continue to comb the area's creeks and forests in pursuit of the perpetrators. The operation aims to prevent further attacks and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.

The Lagos State Police Command has commended the bravery and professionalism of all officers involved, as well as the unwavering support of the local vigilantes, hunters, and residents who contributed to the success of the rescue despite the operational difficulties posed by the terrain.

In a statement, the Command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding all communities across Lagos, including those in hard-to-reach areas such as Ijede Creek. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the Ijede Police Division, the tactical squads stationed in the area, the nearest police station, or via the Command's emergency lines: 08063299264 or 08065154338.