The Ebonyi State Police Command has arrested two men over an alleged conspiracy to stage a kidnapping in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state, following an investigation into a reported abduction and a ₦30 million ransom demand.
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Key Highlights
- Police arrested Fortune Cletus Onuoha and Nkwo Godspower Chiemerie, also known as Hulk.
- The suspects allegedly staged Onuoha’s abduction and demanded a ₦30 million ransom from his father.
- The victim’s father reported receiving videos and voice notes showing his son tied up.
- Police said intelligence-led investigations led to the arrest of the two men on November 5, 2026.
- The Commissioner of Police warned against staging kidnappings and making false abduction claims.
According to the police, the incident was reported on October 31, 2026, at about 10:30 p.m., when Fortune Cletus Onuoha’s father contacted the Command’s Control Room.
He told the police that his son had allegedly been kidnapped from his hostel in Ikwo Local Government Area.
The father also reported receiving view-once videos and voice notes showing his son tied up. The purported kidnappers allegedly demanded ₦30 million and threatened to kill him if the ransom was not paid.
Police Launch Investigation, Arrest Two Suspects
Following the report, the police said operatives of the command launched an intelligence-driven investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction and identify those responsible.
The command disclosed that sustained surveillance and discreet investigative efforts eventually led to a breakthrough on the night of November 5, 2026.
According to the police, operatives arrested the two suspects as they emerged from the room where they had allegedly been hiding.
The development was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, and made available to journalists in Abakaliki.
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Commissioner Warns Against Staging Kidnappings
The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State, CP Hope Urunwa Okafor, warned members of the public against engaging in criminal schemes involving staged kidnappings.
She said such acts could cause severe emotional distress to parents, guardians and other family members while diverting police resources from genuine security threats.
The police commissioner further cautioned that anyone considering such an act should understand that staging a kidnapping and making false claims of abduction are criminal offences punishable under the law.
The command reiterated its warning against using fabricated abduction claims to extort money or deceive family members. Members of the public can report crimes and find emergency contacts on the Nigeria Police Force website.
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