Police Arrest 55-Year-Old Woman for Allegedly Faking Kidnap to Demand N15m from Brother

The Delta State Police Command has detained a 55-year-old woman accused of fabricating her own kidnapping and demanding N15 million from her younger brother.

The suspect was apprehended after police launched an intelligence-led investigation into a reported abduction case lodged at the Ubulukwu Police Division.

Police spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed the arrest while presenting the suspect to the public.

He said preliminary findings indicated that the woman allegedly left home under the pretext of going out to purchase medication before contacting her younger brother with claims that she had been seized by kidnappers.

She reportedly informed him that her captors were demanding N15 million for her release.

However, during police questioning, the woman allegedly confessed to arranging the abduction story herself. She reportedly attributed her actions to the devil and said she had hoped to raise money for medical treatment for an ailment affecting her leg.

The police have not provided further information on the investigation or disclosed whether the suspect will be formally charged.