Crimes

Man arrested for faking own kidnap to defraud brother in Abuja

The operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested a man, Nnandi Agu, for allegedly staging his kidnapping in an attempt to defraud his brother in River Park Estate, Abuja.

The FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, January 20, 2024.

Adeh, who debunked a report on an alleged kidnapping incident at the River Park Estate, stated: “The FCT Police Command is aware of the news making rounds about an alleged kidnapping incident at River Park estate in the early hours of today (yesterday) and wishes to state that contrary to reports, nobody was kidnapped in River Park Estate.

READ ALSO: Police rescue abducted siblings, others in Abuja

“One Nnandi Agu ‘m’ of Games Village only faked his kidnap in an attempt to defraud his brother who lives within the said River Park Estate.

“The suspect is currently in police custody undergoing interrogation.

“While the investigation is still ongoing, further development would be communicated to the public.”

The Star

Segun Ojo

Recent Posts

NGX investors lose N939bn as banking, industrial stocks decline

Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) lost N939 billion on Friday as sustained profit-taking…

25 minutes ago

US sail into World Cup last 32 with Australia win

The United States became the second nation to reach the knockout stage of the 2026…

29 minutes ago

INEC, police assure of peaceful Ekiti poll

Over one million eligible voters in Ekiti State are expected to elect a new governor…

34 minutes ago

Tinubu has political will ‘in abundance’ — Oshiomhole

Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, says President Bola Tinubu does not lack the political…

41 minutes ago

Tinubu extends Customs boss Adeniyi’s tenure by 6 months

President Bola Tinubu has granted a final six-month tenure extension to the Comptroller General of…

11 hours ago

NECA commends FG over tax transition guidelines

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has praised the Federal Government for issuing the General…

12 hours ago

This website uses cookies.