Lady, boyfriend arrested for self-kidnapping in Delta, N2 million ransom recovered
The police command in Delta State has apprehended a female self-kidnapping suspect and her accomplice in Asaba.
Spokesman for the command, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday in Warri.
Mr Edafe said that the suspects were arrested on Monday by the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber-Crime Squad led by CSP Labe Joseph following an intelligence-led investigation.
He said that the police operatives embarked on the investigation following a directive by the command’s Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda.
Mr Edafe added that a sum of N2 million was recovered from the suspects.
He said, “On January 2, 2025, the command received a complaint from one Mrs Oliko Joy that her daughter Princess left the house on December 30, 2024 and did not return. That on December . 31, the parents received a call that their daughter had been kidnapped and they demanded a ransom of N2 million. The CP immediately directed the command’s special Anti-kidnapping and cyber-crime squad to ensure that the victim is rescued unhurt and the suspect arrested. Following the directive, the operatives embarked on an intelligence-led investigation and arrested one Prince Atigbi after collecting a ransom of N2 million.’’
Mr Edafe quoted Atigbi to have said that he was not a kidnapper but only acted according to the directive of his girlfriend (Princess).
The police spokesman said that Princess was arrested and upon interrogation admitted that she faked her kidnap to get money from her parents.
Mr Edafe said that the duo were currently in police custody while the ransom was recovered and investigation ongoing.
(NAN)
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