ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST WOMAN, BOYFRIEND FOR STAGING FAKE KIDNAP, RECOVER N1.2M RANSOM
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By: Sefiu Ajape
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended two suspects for staging a fake kidnap and recovered N1.2 million, which was part of the ransom earlier paid by the supposed victim’s family.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, said the suspects — Nmesoma Nwoye, 23, and her boyfriend, Chibuike Ogbu, 24 — were arrested after intelligence-led operations revealed that the alleged victim conspired with Ogbu to stage her own abduction.
Ikenga disclosed that the suspects initially demanded N15m ransom, but after negotiation, N3m was transferred into the victim’s account.
He added that police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, carried out the arrest, while the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, expressed concern over the increasing cases of moral decadence in society.
The statement read, “The suspects identified as Nmesoma Josephine Nwoye, female, aged 23 years, and Chibuike Ogbu, male, aged 24 years, were arrested after intelligence-led operations uncovered that the supposed victim conspired with Chibuike (her boyfriend) to stage her own abduction.
“The operatives also recovered the sum of N1,200,000, being part of the ransom earlier paid by the girl’s family members.
“Further information reveals that the suspects demanded N15m ransom, and after negotiation, N3m was transferred into the victim’s account.
“Reacting to the development, CP Orutugu described the incident as a reflection of the rising moral decay in the society, where young people are increasingly resorting to criminality for selfish gains.”
He further urged parents, guardians, and religious leaders to intensify efforts in instilling discipline, integrity, and sound values in young people.
“The CP also warned youths against engaging in self-destructive ventures, stressing that the long arm of the law will always catch up with criminals, no matter how cleverly disguised their schemes may be,” the statement added.
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