How militants killed army captain, four policemen- Police

More facts have emerged as to how some militants operating in the Lagos creeks of Ikorodu murdered an Army Captain, four policemen and a civilian.

Earlier on Sunday reports had filtered in announcing the raid of Owutu Isawo community in Ikorodu and the killing of security operatives by gunmen who later escaped by boat.

However, addressing the development later on Sunday, the Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, provided more details of the ugly incident.

A statement credited to the Commissioner said that, “At about 1a.m of today Sunday April 9, the Police received distress call that a group of militants/kidnappers had entered Owutu-Isawo in Ikorodu through the thick swampy forest surrounding the area.

“They were reported to have kidnapped some residents. In response, the Police and the Army immediately mobilised personnel to the area, where the kidnapped victims were rescued.”

He added, “Sadly, however, five out of the gallant, brave and patriotic officers lost their lives during the rescue operation. One of them is a Nigerian Army Captain, while the remaining four are Policemen. One of the residents in the area also died.

“We pray that the God Almighty reward their loyalty to the nation with Paradise and grant their souls peaceful rest.

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“We also pray that God gives their respective families the courage to bear the loss.”

Promising to fish out the perpetrators, Owoseni said, “The Command will like to assure the public that with synergy from sister security agencies, the criminal elements involved in this dastardly act shall be apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law.

“ We will continue to rely on the good people of Lagos State for useful information and their partnership.

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