The Delta State Police Command has arrested a 55-year-old woman for allegedly staging her own abduction and demanding N15 million ransom from her younger brother.
The suspect was arrested following an intelligence-based investigation into a suspected kidnapping incident reported at the Ubulukwu Police Division.
The police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this while parading the woman, saying investigations revealed that she allegedly fabricated the abduction to extort money from her brother.
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According to Edafe, the suspect had reportedly left home under the pretext of going to buy drugs before contacting her younger brother and claiming she had been kidnapped.
She allegedly told him that her abductors were demanding N15 million for her release.
However, police investigations reportedly exposed the alleged plot, leading to her arrest.
During interrogation, the suspect reportedly admitted to staging the abduction, blaming the devil for her actions.
She explained that she needed the money to seek medical treatment for an ailment affecting her leg.
The police have yet to disclose further details about the incident, including when the alleged scheme was uncovered and whether any money was paid.