“One Inspector Adabo Mohammed was dismissed for the offences of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery/kidnapping.”
“The girl’s mum appeared and told the crowd that she didn’t know the defendant.’’
According to the command, the suspects will soon be charged to court.
Bright Edafe, Police spokesman in Delta, confirmed the incident.
The police spokesperson said the teenagers were arrested after receiving the N700,000 ransom from one of their parents.
“Government reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens.”
He said they also robbed Ms Adijat of her cellphone, valued at N70,000.
Mr Adegboye said the figure comprised 10 suspects arrested for alleged cultism and terrorising residents of the state.
SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the command, said in Port Harcourt that police were already in pursuit of the abductors.
The police spokesperson called on traditional rulers to set up internal security to protect lives and properties.
