24-Year-Old Man Arrested For Faking His Own Abduction In Kwara
The police have stopped 24-year-old Wasiu Afolabi from extorting his parents, family members and friends in Kwara state.
Wasiu had not only faked his own abduction but had also demanded N3million as ransom.
Head of Kwara state police command, Mr Victor Olaiya, a Commissioner of Police, who disclosed this during the press conference he presided over at the state police headquarters, Ilorin , on Thursday, said Wasiu had done this in connivance with his elder brother, Lekan Afolabi and a POS agent, Moshood Sulaiman.
The press conference was attended by journalists including Team@orientactualmags.com.
‘On March 17th, 2024, a worrisome case of self-kidnapping was reported when Lekan Afolabi from Amayo Town reported that his 24-year-old younger brother, Wasiu Afolabi, was missing, allegedly abducted. Following ransom demands amounting to ₦3 million, after a series of negotiations with the kidnappers , they agreed to accept ₦500,000, with an initial installment of ₦200,000.
However, investigations led by the Kwara Command Anti-Kidnapping Squad revealed a shocking truth.
The purported victim, Wasiu Afolabi, was apprehended after it was discovered that he had orchestrated his own kidnapping to extort money for personal use. The police arrested Moshood Sulaiman, a POS agent from Oyun Area, Ilorin, who facilitated the financial transactions. Upon interrogation, Wasiu Afolabi confessed to the deceitful act. He will face charges once investigations are concluded.
This incident highlights the diligence of Kwara state Police Command in uncovering criminal activities and bringing perpetrators to justice. We reassure the public of our commitment to maintaining peace and security in our communities’ he said-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you
