The Ebonyi State Police Command has apprehended two suspects, including the biological son of a complainant, for allegedly staging a fake abduction to extort a 30 million naira ransom.
The suspects—identified as Fortune Onuoha and his associate, Godspower Nkwo (alias Hulk)—were taken into custody following an intelligence-driven operation on November 5, 2026.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Joshua Ukandu, the plot came to light on October 31 when Onuoha’s father reported to the Command’s Control Room that his son had been kidnapped from his hostel in Ikwo Local Government Area. The complainant stated that he received view-once video clips and voice notes depicting his son bound and gagged, accompanied by threats that he would be executed unless the 30 million naira demand was met.
Following a thorough investigation and continuous surveillance, operatives tracked down the hideout and arrested both suspects as they emerged from the premises.
State Police Commissioner Mrs. Urunwa Okafor strongly condemned the incident, warning that staging fake kidnappings is a serious criminal offense under the law. She emphasized that such deceitful acts inflict severe psychological trauma on families while diverting critical security personnel and resources away from genuine emergencies.
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