48-Year-Old Man And Accomplice Arrested for Allegedly Staging His Own Kidn@p, Demanding N4 Million Ransom From Relatives In Edo State

 

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 48-year-old man, Lucky Alabi, and his alleged accomplice, Taiye Enahoro, for allegedly staging Alabi’s own kidn@p and demanding a N4 million ransom from his relatives.

According to the command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, the suspects were arrested on June 26, 2026, following credible intelligence and investigations by operatives of the Igarra Division.

Police said the alleged scheme was carried out on June 23, when Enahoro reportedly made several phone calls to Alabi’s relatives, falsely claiming that Alabi had been kidn@pped and demanding N4 million for his release.

“Acting on credible intelligence and through diligent investigative efforts, police operatives uncovered the deception and successfully arrested both suspects,” the police spokesperson said.

“The suspects have confessed to their respective roles in the staged kidn@pping and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation,” the statement added.

The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, warned members of the public against engaging in cr+minal deception.

“The Edo State Police Command warns members of the public against engaging in any form of cr+minal deception, including staging kidn@ppings to extort money from unsuspecting relatives,” the statement said.

The command reiterated its commitment to bringing offenders to justice and urged residents to promptly report suspicious activities to the police.