22-Year-Old Truck Driver Arrested for Staging His Own Kidnapping, Collecting N1.5m Ransom

A 22-year-old truck driver in Akure, Ondo State, has been arrested by police for allegedly masterminding his own kidnapping and defrauding his family of a 1.5 million Naira ransom.

Tobi Oluwatuyi was apprehended by detectives from the Special Anti-Kidnapping Squad after staging the abduction with the help of two friends in the Ilu Abo area.

How the Scheme Unraveled

Police sources indicate Oluwatuyi and his accomplices planned the hoax to extort money from his own family. The unsuspecting family paid the ₦1.5 million ransom, believing he had been genuinely abducted.

The plot was exposed before the trio could enjoy the proceeds, thanks to information provided by concerned citizens who alerted the authorities.

Police Response and Warning

The state police spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, confirmed the arrests, stating the incident was a "calculated attempt by the trio to obtain money fraudulently." He noted that all suspects have confessed to their involvement.

Ayanlade used the case to issue a strong public warning against the rising trend of self-orchestrated kidnappings, emphasizing that such acts are serious criminal offenses. He cautioned families against yielding to ransom demands, noting it encourages criminal enterprises.

"The command remains fully equipped and committed to deploying every lawful means to ensure victims’ safety and to apprehend perpetrators without exposing families to avoidable financial loss or risk," Ayanlade stated.

The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the police investigation.

*Source: theeagle.com.ng*

Comments

PERSONALITY: Profile of a Performer

His smile is calm, his overall demeanor unassuming. But make no mistake; Akinwunmi Ambode is no push over. He is a man of high intellectual character. Starting his career at a very young age, Ambode rose to the very pinnacle of the Civil Service, by dint of hard work, focus and altruism. Above all, he always has his head clear, his goals and perspectives well conceived from the start. He doesn’t mince words. He neither gives vain flattery nor expects to receive it, as those who have come to know him will attest to. Read more, after the cut...

Sheikh Gumi Alleges Foreign Powers are Financing Terrorists in Nigeria

Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has accused unnamed foreign nations of supporting terrorist groups in Nigeria, citing a sudden reversal of security gains in recent months as evidence of external interference. In a significant and provocative claim, Nigerian Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has alleged that international actors are providing backing to terrorists operating within the country. During an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Sheikh Gumi pointed to deteriorating security in areas that had shown marked improvement. He specifically highlighted the Abuja-Kaduna highway, which had become safer for travelers, and the farmlands around Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State, where farmers had cautiously returned to their fields after years of abandonment. "The situation on the ground contradicts earlier signs of improvement," Gumi stated, arguing that the recent surge in attacks suggests renewed support for armed groups. "This sudden rever...

DSS Arrests Medical Doctor Accused of Supplying Drugs to Kwara Kidnapping Syndicate

Intelligence-led operation in Jebba uncovers healthcare professional allegedly aiding criminal networks. In a significant breakthrough, Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS) has apprehended a licensed medical doctor for his alleged role in supporting kidnapping gangs terrorizing parts of Kwara State. The arrest followed a targeted interception in the Jebba area, based on precise intelligence regarding the movement of supplies to criminal elements. According to security officials, the doctor was caught transporting medical provisions from Sokoto State intended for kidnappers operating within Kwara. This development suggests that recent security operations have been effective, leaving some gang members wounded and in urgent need of care. “These criminal networks are becoming increasingly desperate for medical assistance following sustained engagements with security forces,” a DSS official stated. The situation has prompted a security advisory for health fac...

Daily Digest Online

Search This Blog