Ogun police spokesperson Omolola Odutola said the suspect was arrested after the child’s mother reported the case at about 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
The prosecutor said the security team overpowered the kidnappers, rescued the kidnapped victims and arrested the suspects while some fled.
One of the suspects, in an interview, said he had just returned from prison but had to go back into robbery because there was no job and support from family members.
He also said that all the areas noted for crisis or where security threats might come from had been taken care of and would be well-policed.
The police charged the persons with criminal conspiracy, act of terrorism, membership of unlawful society and culpable homicide.
The suspect attempted suicide by stabbing himself in the neck and stomach, said the police.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, ordered for the arrest and immediate orderly room trial of the inspector after the incident.”
He also attacked the vigilante officer that tried to rescue his family, the police said.
