Edo woman arrested for fake kidnapping, ₦5M ransom demand
The Edo State Police Command has arrested Chioma Ezebie Adaniken and two accomplices for staging her own kidnapping to extort ₦5 million from her husband.
According to a statement by ASP Eno Ikoedem, Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, the plot was uncovered following a report by Paul Adaniken, who received a ransom demand after being told his wife and son were abducted.
Investigations revealed that Chioma conspired with her cousin, Osita Godfrey, and another suspect, Martins Chidozie, to fake the kidnapping. All suspects have confessed, and the ransom money was recovered.
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The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for further action. The Edo Police Commissioner, CP Monday Agbonika, praised the swift police response and warned against actions that threaten public peace.
This incident comes amid ongoing security challenges in Edo State, including recent real kidnappings and violent clashes linked to crime in the region.
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