Four young London men are facing serious charges after what police describe as a kidnapping that unfolded over several hours in the early morning of July 13th, starting at an apartment gathering on Richmond Street.
The London Police Service Major Crime Section has arrested Farouk Makanjuola, 21, Lloyd Ngaindjo, 21, Anjolajesu Daniel Ola-Ogundipe, 20, and Kayden Charlton, 20, all London residents, in connection with the incident that reportedly involved a firearm, threats, assault, and forced trips to multiple banking locations.
According to police, the 20-year-old victim was at a gathering in an apartment in the 500-block of Richmond Street around 2:30 a.m. when he was confronted by several people he knew. The interaction continued throughout the night until approximately 6 a.m., when the suspects allegedly forced the victim out of the apartment unit.
What happened next reads like something out of a crime thriller. Police say one of the suspects was armed with a firearm and uttered threats while assaulting the victim. The group then allegedly transported him by vehicle to multiple locations and banking institutions throughout the city, stealing property along the way.
The ordeal finally ended around 7 a.m. when the suspects allowed the victim to leave the vehicle. The victim sustained minor injuries that didn’t require medical attention.
Interestingly, the incident wasn’t immediately reported to police. The victim disclosed what happened to members of the London Police Service General Investigations Section on July 14, 2025 – a day after the alleged kidnapping took place. The case was then reassigned to the Major Crime Section for investigation.
All four accused individuals are now facing identical charges: kidnapping, extortion, armed robbery, pointing a firearm, and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon. That’s quite the lineup of serious criminal charges that could result in significant prison time if convicted.
The suspects remained in custody and appeared in London court on July 18th to face the charges. London Police emphasized their commitment to investigating violent crimes swiftly and reducing such incidents in the community.
What makes this case particularly notable is the apparent relationship between the victim and suspects – police indicated they were known to each other, suggesting this wasn’t a random crime but rather something that developed between acquaintances.
The forced trips to banking institutions suggest the motive may have been financial, with the suspects allegedly using the victim to access money or accounts during their hours-long crime spree across the city.
Police are still seeking additional information about the incident and encourage anyone with relevant details to contact the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can also be submitted anonymously online to London Middlesex Crime Stoppers.
The ages of those involved – all between 20 and 21 years old – highlight how young people can find themselves facing life-altering criminal charges over decisions made in just a few hours.