SHOCKER: Girl Demands N15m for Kidnapped Lagos Kids

A nanny, Mary Akinloye, who allegedly kidnapped three kids in the Surulere area of Lagos State from the family that employed her has demanded N15m from the victim’s parents.

It was learnt that the family was contacted on Thursday by the suspect and others, who were suspected to be members of her wicked group. They were said to have demanded the N15m as ransom.

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.

Punch had reported on Wednesday that the Orekoya family had posted information on OLX, an online sales portal, seeking the service of a nanny.

Akinloye indicated interest and gave the Orekoyas the contacts of two people as her 'fake' relatives.

It was reported that the family agreed to formalilse documentation with the purported relatives before the week ran out.

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.

He said, “Is it a crime to employ a house help? The kidnappers have demanded N15m.”

The Police Public Relations, Kenneth Nwosu, said investigations were on.

He said, “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.”