The Anambra State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of two suspects who faked their kidnap and recovered over N1.2million they collected in ransom.
The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, who disclosed this in a statement issued through the Command's spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, expressed deep concerns over the rising cases of moral decadence in the society.
According to the statement, the two suspects identified as a 23-year-old female, Nmesoma Josephine Nwoye, and her boyfriend Chibuike Ogbu, 24, were arrested by police operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu after staging the kidnap incident.
The statement noted that the suspects were arrested after intelligence-led operations uncovered that the supposed victim, Miss Nmesoma conspired with Chibuike (her boyfriend) to stage her own abduction.
"The operatives also recovered the sum of ₦1.2million being part of the ransom earlier paid by the girl’s family members," the statement noted.
"Further information reveals that the suspects demanded ₦15 million ransom, and after negotiation, ₦3 million was transferred into the victim’s account."
Reacting to the development, CP Orutugu described the incident as a reflection of the rising moral decay in the society, where young people are increasingly resorting to criminality for selfish gains.
He urged parents, guardians, and religious leaders to intensify efforts in inculcating discipline, integrity, and sound values in their children and wards.
The CP also warned youths against engaging in self-destructive ventures, stressing that the long arm of the law would always catch up with criminals, no matter how cleverly disguised their schemes may be.
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