Vulcanizer arrested for aiding kidnapping of prominent furniture businessman in Lagos

A Nigerian man has shared the details of how a prominent furniture businessman was kidnapped several months ago, revealing that a vulcanizer near the victim's shop provided crucial information to the kidnappers.

In a lengthy post on the popular social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the man recounted how a furniture merchant, from whom he had purchased furniture for his home, was abducted.

According to the post, the kidnapping took place near the Lagoon, with the perpetrators arriving by boat, firing shots into the air before entering the furniture showroom.

The businessman was taken away via the Lagoon, and after several days, he was released following the payment of a multi-million naira ransom.

The man revealed that the informant who helped the kidnappers track the businessman was the vulcanizer stationed near the estate gate close to the shop.

The vulcanizer was later arrested after being linked to another kidnapping operation. The post included a video of the vulcanizer's arrest.

The post has sparked an outpouring of reactions online, with many concerned individuals commenting on the incident and the growing threat of such crimes.

The man concluded with a reminder to remain cautious, stating, "You really can't be too careful. May God continue to protect us."

See some reactions below:

@LawrenceEzeali: "Admitting to have participated in one is sufficient to nail him already. If he likes, let him deny others."

@itumomartins: "Same thing that happened in a client's company. The MD uncovered a plot to kidnap him. The mastermind was his personal driver. Someone that he housed in ikoyi. The driver is now in Prison along with his group. The love of quick money is driving people mad and into crime."

@darknbold1: "Just imagine. Even if he was given 10m as his share, would that justify the kind of trouble and problem he would face from hereon. Truly, contentment in life is key."

@fattydebanks: "May Almighty Allah continue to protect us from the enemy we thought are friends. Cause I am Sure the man might even be nice to him."

@Gov_Oyemmie: "But why? Why would you want to be happy at the expense of other people's happiness?"

@general1910_: "It always emanate from entitlement mentality and graduate to them believing the so called rich man isn't showing enough empathy to their own problem."

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