By Zara Maisango
In a startling turn of events, the Delta State Police Command has apprehended a young couple who staged a fake kidnapping to extort a ransom of N2 million from the family of the female suspect. The duo, identified as 20-year-old Efe Omorogbe and her boyfriend, David Obiora, orchestrated the plan in Asaba, the state capital.
According to police spokesperson Bright Edafe, the lovers meticulously planned the act, with Omorogbe pretending to be the victim. She reportedly contacted her family in tears, claiming she had been abducted and that her captors were demanding N2 million for her release. Concerned for her safety, her family immediately began raising the funds, ultimately paying the ransom.
Unbeknownst to the family, Omorogbe was safely holed up with Obiora in a hotel room, celebrating their apparent success. The police, however, had other plans. Following an investigation launched after suspicious details emerged during the ransom negotiations, officers from the Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber-Crime Squad tracked the couple to their hideout and arrested them.
During interrogation, Omorogbe confessed to the crime, revealing that she and her boyfriend concocted the plan to solve their financial problems. "We never thought it would end like this," she admitted, visibly remorseful.
The Delta State Police Command has reiterated its commitment to tackling criminal activities in all forms, including the growing trend of fake abductions. "This case serves as a warning to others who may consider engaging in such deceitful acts," Edafe stated.
The suspects are currently in custody and will be charged to court soon. Their arrest has sparked a broader conversation about the lengths some individuals are willing to go to secure money, even at the expense of their loved ones’ peace of mind.
This incident also underscores the importance of vigilance and thorough investigation by security agencies, as it could have been a different story had the family paid the ransom without police intervention.
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