Anambra man stages self-kidnap to extort N20m ‘ransom’ from family
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He was arrested in his hideout in Rivers
By Monday Ajogun/ Anambra
The Police have confirmed the arrest of a 38-year-old man who staged his own kidnap and sent a text message to his family, demanding a ransom of ₦20 million for his release in Anambra State.
SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the spokesperson for Anambra Police Command announced this in a statement on Tuesday.
He said the suspect who was initially arrested by personnel of the 302 Artillery Regiment of the Nigerian Army, Onitsha has been formally handed over to the police.
He added that on Sept. 15, the police formally received the suspect from the army for further investigation.
“The suspect allegedly staged his own kidnap to extort money from his family members.
“Acting on a technology-driven intelligence, he was arrested in his hideout in Rivers “, he said.
He the public of the of the command’s diligent investigation to ensure justice was served. (NAN)
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