Police Arrests Lady, Boyfriend For Self-Kidnapping, N2Million Ransom Recovered

Israel Adeleke 

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA OTN News reports that the police command in Delta State has reportedly apprehended a female self-kidnapping suspect and her accomplice in Asaba.

OTN News further reports that the Spokesperson for the command, SP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this to Journalists in Warri earlier this week 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.

According to him, “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.’’ 

The spokesperson quoted Atigbi to have said that he was not a kidnapper but only acted according to the directive of his girlfriend (Princess).

Furthermore, Mr Edafe explained that Princess was arrested and upon interrogation admitted that she faked her kidnap to get money from her parents.

He however, said that the duo were currently in police custody while the ransom was recovered and investigation ongoing.