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Suspected kidnapper blames ‘change’ for action
A suspected kidnapper (name withheld), was on Wednesday arrested at Olowo Street, Odi-olowo, Lagos, by angry mob and handed over to police.
The suspect, who pleaded with the angry mob not to lynch him, said he takes to kidnapping because of the current economic situation in the country.
The victim, who was visibly shaken by the development, has been taken to hospital for treatment.
The suspect was also handed over to the police for further investigation into the matter.
September 14, The Nation
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