The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni has said that his men have begun investigation into the kidnap of Mr Dayo Adekoya.

The secretary of the Isheri North Estate, GRA, Lagos.

Mr Owoseni who confirmed the incident to Channels Television, said the quick arrival of the police prevented what would have become a multiple kidnap situation.

Mr Adekoya was abducted by eleven gunmen, who stormed the estate at about 10 pm on Wednesday.

They reportedly opened fire, shooting into the air for about four hours, before taking their victim away at around 1 am.

Eyewitness reports say three estate security men were killed as they attempted to prevent the gunmen from escaping with the victim.