We reported to you that, A househelp, Mary Akinloye, who allegedly Kidnapped three kids in the Surulere area of Lagos State has demanded
N15m from the victim’s parents.
Sources close to the family of the kidnapped children said
that the family was contacted on Thursday by the suspect
and others, who were suspected to be members of her
group. They were said to have demanded the N15m as
ransom.
The Orekoya family had posted information on OLX, an
online sales portal, seeking the service of a nanny to which
Akinloye indicated interest and gave the Orekoyas the
contacts of two people who she said were her relatives.
It was reported that the family agreed to formalilse
documentation with the purported relatives before the
week ran out.
After the 23-year-old resumed for work on Tuesday, she
was said to have taken the three children ─ Aderomola (11
months old), Adedamola (4 years old), Demola (6 years
old) ─ out, while their parents were away.
She had since not returned.
A family friend, who spoke on the condition of anonymity,
said the kidnappers contacted the family and demanded
N15m on Thursday.
The information was confirmed by another friend who put
up the post on a social medium, Facebook. “Is it a crime
to employ a house help? The kidnappers have demanded
N15m.”
Efforts to reach the family were abortive as they continued
to reject calls made to their lines.
The Police Public Relations, Kenneth Nwosu, said
investigations were on.
“Investigations are on and that is all I can say for now.
There are things you do that can jeopardise investigation.
“What is important in a case like this is to ensure that the
children are returned hale and hearty. There are
information you may have and if you disclose it, you could
break the line of communication. So, we are still on the
matter to ensure the safe return of the kids.”