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The Lagos state police command says it has discovered a new kidnappers’ hideout where arms as well as police and military life jackets were recovered.

Fatai Owoseni, commissioner of police in Lagos, confirmed this to journalists on Friday, saying a team of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) discovered the hideout on Thursday.

He noted that the success came two weeks after the discovery of a similar hideout in Isawo.

“In continuation of its onslaught on militants operating from the creeks, Lagos state police command early Thursday morning raided and recovered seven army and police bullet-proof vests,” he said.

“The teams also recovered eight ballistic helmets and nine life jackets from a new kidnappers’ hideout in Lagos.

“Other items recovered by the team include a speedboat belonging to the suspected kidnappers.”

He said the team thereafter destroyed the hideout before moving the recovered items out of the location.

“The suspected kidnappers, who were preparing their morning meal, scampered into safety on sighting the special team, abandoning several items,” he said.