Senator Ned Munir Nwoko has condemned a recent incident involving a staged kidnapping in Aniocha North, describing it as a dangerous and criminal act that undermines public trust and wastes valuable security resources.
The lawmaker, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, revealed that he was alerted by a distressed parent after a viral video appeared online, allegedly showing their son being held captive in a forest within the area. Acting swiftly, Senator Nwoko said he mobilized both the police and local vigilante groups in a rescue effort.
However, subsequent investigations revealed that the young man had faked his own abduction.
"This is a reckless and criminal act, alien to the values of our people in Delta North, and it must not be allowed to take root," Senator Nwoko stated.
He warned that staged kidnappings do more than just shock communities—they traumatize families, waste security resources, and trivialize the suffering of real victims.
"Such deceit must face the full weight of the law. Security agencies must act decisively to send a clear message that this behavior will not be tolerated," he said.
Senator Nwoko reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the communities within Delta North, pledging continued support for law enforcement agencies and local security networks.
Photos and video footage of the staged kidnapping, which circulated widely on social media, are being reviewed as part of ongoing investigations.
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