Couple plans self-kidnap, calls for N5m ransom

The Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested a pair for allegedly planning their kidnap and demanding N5 million ransom.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that the husband, a 53-year-old technician and spouse, a 48-year-old physique massager and bone setter, have been arrested on Wednesday, April 26, and Thursday, April 27, respectively after a member of the family of the person reported the purported kidnapping.

He stated the couple, who admitted to the crime, claimed they deliberate the self-kidnap to lift N3 million to purchase again their home at Badagry space of Lagos.

“The person introduced the concept and bought it to his spouse. He didn’t deny it earlier than the police. He stated he did it by means of textual content message for a objective. He stated he did it as a result of he wished to re-buy his home again with N3 million,” Hundeyin advised the Information Company of Nigeria.

“The person claimed he determined to organise self-kidnap as a result of none of his brothers and sisters doing nicely and a few dwelling overseas are prepared to help him financially.

“He claimed that in the event that they hear of his kidnap together with his spouse, they’d negotiate with the abductors and pay the cash.”

Hundeyin stated the husband and spouse have been nonetheless dwelling of their home in Badagry once they despatched out textual content messages of their kidnap to their relations. Nevertheless, when police visited the home on Tuesday, April 25, they met the spouse and three youngsters.

He stated the police requested the lady to observe them to the police headquarters, Ikeja, however the girl pleaded with them to permit her to return the subsequent day Wednesday, which was granted.

The picture maker stated that the lady got here to the station as promised and was arrested for self-kidnap, whereas the husband was arrested the next day Thursday.

“She admitted that she supported her husband within the crime. She additionally admitted that her husband mentioned the matter together with her and he or she gave her approval as a result of they by no means thought it’ll end up unfavorable.

“The lady claimed if the plan labored out, it could have been the best approach to increase the cash to purchase again their home since her husband’s brothers in UK aren’t prepared to assist him.”

Hundeyin stated the couple claimed they regretted their actions and appealed to their households and police for forgiveness.

He stated the couple shall be charged to courtroom quickly.