Men of the Nigeria Police Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) located in Alagbon, Ikoyi area of Lagos State, have arrested some persons in connection with the alleged attempt to kidnap award-winning singer Tiwa Savage.
The department’s spokesperson, CSP Oluniyi Ogundeyi, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos.
NAN reports that the news of the attempt to kidnap the musician broke out on Friday through the social media.
The reports revealed that the musician’s private security vigilance and the Nigerian Police saved her from the suspects.
It gathered that the failed plot was allegedly planned by Savage’s new domestic staff, who had been entrusted with vital information about her.
Sources said that the domestic staff had been trailing the singer as she left her home and shared the information with other members of the alleged kidnapping gang.
”Yes, we have some suspects, they are in our custody. They are about four,” the spokesperson said.
Tiwa Savage confirmed her safety following the security breach at her residence, in what was widely reported as a kidnap attempt on the singer.
The singer disclosed this on her Instagram page via a statement signed by her management.
The statement read: “Following recent reports online, we can confirm that on Thursday, April 13, 2023, there was a major security breach at the residence of musician Tiwa Savage.
“A number of suspects were caught and are currently being held under investigation at Alagbon Police Station, Ikoyi.
“Ms Savage and her family are safe and well.”
