54-Year-Old Nigerian Woman Arrested for Staging Own Abduction to Extort N15m from Brother
The Delta State Police Command in Nigeria has apprehended a 54-year-old woman for allegedly faking her own kidnapping in an attempt to extort 15 million Naira from her younger brother.
The incident unfolded on October 23, 2026, when a case of suspected kidnapping was officially reported at the Ogwashi-Uku Divisional Police Headquarters. Prompted by the report, the Commissioner of Police tasked the Anti-Kidnapping Unit based in Obu-Luku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, with executing a comprehensive investigation.
Operatives launched an intelligence-led operation after the suspect claimed she had been snatched by unknown men while stepping out to purchase medication and dragged into the bush. She subsequently called her younger brother, asserting that her captors were demanding N15 million for her safe release and threatening to kill her if the money was not provided.
Tactical tracking by police operatives uncovered the scheme, revealing that the suspect had staged the entire 12-day ordeal. In a videotaped confession released by law enforcement authorities, the 54-year-old admitted to orchestrating the abduction plot, expressing remorse and claiming she acted under temptation.
Police spokespersons highlighted the unusual nature of the crime, noting that while self-kidnapping hoaxes occasionally involve teenagers or younger adults, a plot involving a 54-year-old suspect is remarkably rare. Law enforcement authorities confirmed that investigation efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest accomplices who conspired with her during the 12-day fraud attempt.
Source: Thepressradio.com
