UPDATE : Nanny demands N15m for kidnapped Lagos children

A nanny, Mary Akinloye, who allegedly
kidnapped three kids in the Surulere area of
Lagos State has demanded N15m from the
victim’s parents, PUNCH Metro has learnt.
Our correspondent learnt 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.
PUNCH Metro had reported on Wednesday
that the Orekoya family had posted
information on OLX, an online sales portal,
seeking the service of a nanny.
Our correspondent reported that 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.
He said, “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.
They also did not reply to three text
messages sent to them on the matter.
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.