The Lagos police command has ordered the suspension of an Egungun festival in the Oregun area of the state due to public safety concerns.
The CP appealed for public cooperation during the exercise.
The police said during a meeting with chairs of political parties and their governorship candidates that the aim was to ensure the security of the electoral process.
Ms Onovwakpoyeya added that the armed men are suspected to be members of the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
The commissioner called on members of the public, particularly parents, to monitor their wards against criminally-minded elements.
She said the victim (a female trader) was coming from Ilorin towards Ile-Ife in Osun when the vehicle she was inside was ambushed by the kidnappers.
Ms Ugbo stated that their arrest followed a diligent manhunt for those that disrupted some voting centres in the council area during the polls.
The Jigawa police command has cautioned car owners over the rise in cases of car theft by unknown persons.
The corps member left his lodge at Abakaliki on November 9, at 6:00 p.m., and has since not returned.
The state police spokesperson said investigation was ongoing and efforts are on to arrest the remaining fleeing suspects.
