Monday, June 29, 2026 -The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 48-year-old man, Lucky Alabi, for staging his own abduction in Igarra.
The spokesperson for the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who
disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, June 28, 2026 said Alabi was arrested
alongside his accomplice Taiye Enahoro.
According to the PPRO, Enahoro allegedly contacted Alabi's
relatives, falsely claiming that he had been kidnapped and demanded the sum of
N4m as ransom for his release.
“The Edo State Police Command wishes to inform the general
public that on 26th June, 2026, at about 1030hrs, operatives of Igarra Division
arrested two suspects, Lucky Alabi ‘M’, 48 years, and Taiye Enahoro ‘M’, 37
years, both of Uneme Akpama Community, for conspiring to stage the fake
kidnapping of Lucky Alabi,” the statement read.
"Acting on credible intelligence and through diligent
investigative efforts, police operatives uncovered the deception and
successfully arrested both suspects as preliminary investigation reveals that
the criminal plan was executed on 23rd June, 2026, when Taiye Enahoro allegedly
placed several telephone calls to relatives of Lucky Alabi, falsely claiming
that Alabi had been kidnapped and demanding the sum of Four Million Naira
(N4,000,000) as ransom for his release.
"The suspects have confessed to their respective roles
in the staged kidnapping and will be charged to court upon conclusion of
investigation.
"The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Command, CP
Monday Agbonika, fdc, warns members of the public against engaging in any form
of criminal deception, including staging kidnappings to extort money from
unsuspecting relatives.
"The Command reiterates its commitment to ensuring all
persons involved in criminal acts are brought to justice.
“Members of the public are urged to promptly report
suspicious activities.”
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