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Police arrests self-kidnapper, accomplice in Delta

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Police operatives in Delta have arrested a female self-kidnapped suspect and her accomplice in the Asaba area of the state.

The spokesman for the state police command, Bright Edafe, disclosed this to journalists on Wednesday in Warri.

He said 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.

The spokesman added that the operatives embarked on the investigation following a directive by the state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Olufemi Abaniwonda.

He revealed that a sum of N2 million was recovered from the suspects.

Edafe said: “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.

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“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.”

“During the investigation, Atigbi said he is not a kidnapper but only acted according to the directive of his girlfriend (Princess).

“Princess was arrested and upon interrogation admitted that she faked her kidnap to get money from her parents.

“The duo are currently in police custody while the ransom was recovered and the investigation ongoing.”

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