Two sisters, others arrested by police, suspects confess to crime
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
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“Findings revealed that Joy conspired with her boyfriend, who is legally married to Mrs. Tina Mayowa, to stage the kidnapping of her younger sister, Lead Way Innocent, in a calculated attempt to defraud their father of N5 million.
“It was further uncovered that Lead Way Innocent was not only aware of the plan but was an active participant.
“She willingly stayed with the suspects throughout the period of her alleged abduction, while Joy remained at home and feigned ignorance, watching her parents’ anguish and emotional distress as they struggled to raise money for the supposed ransom ….
“All four suspects are currently in police custody and have voluntarily confessed to the crime. They will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation” – Police.
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Two sisters and two other suspects have been arrested by the police over an alleged staged kidnapping to extort N5 million from their elderly father in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
FCT Police Command spokesperson Josephine Adeh said the plot began to unravel when one Innocent, a resident of Jikwoyi Phase II, reported to the Jikwoyi Police Division that his 16-year-old daughter, Lead Way Innocent had gone missing.
He told the police the teenager disappeared after leaving home on July 18 to sit for an examination at Government Secondary School, Karu.
According to Adeh, the complainant said he later received a phone call from unknown individuals demanding N5 million for her release.
“Upon receipt of the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jikwoyi Division immediately launched a discreet investigation. Through coordinated intelligence gathering and digital tracking, the phone number used to contact the complainant was traced to a residence in Jikwoyi Phase II,” the statement narrated.
Officers visited the location and found Lead Way “in the company of one Mrs. Tina Mayowa, the wife of Mr. Mayowa Adedeji. Both individuals were seen eating and conversing freely, indicating no signs of distress.”
Further investigation led to the arrest of Lead Way’s elder sister, Joy Innocent, and boyfriend, Mayowa Adedeji.
“Findings revealed that Joy conspired with her boyfriend, who is legally married to Mrs. Tina Mayowa, to stage the kidnapping of her younger sister, Lead Way Innocent, in a calculated attempt to defraud their father of N5 million,” police said.
“It was further uncovered that Lead Way Innocent was not only aware of the plan but was an active participant.
“She willingly stayed with the suspects throughout the period of her alleged abduction, while Joy remained at home and feigned ignorance, watching her parents’ anguish and emotional distress as they struggled to raise money for the supposed ransom.”
The statement relayed that FCT Police Commissioner Ajao Adewale condemned the act, calling it a “betrayal and manipulation, particularly one perpetrated within the family.”
He urged parents to “pay close attention to their children’s emotional wellbeing and behavioural patterns, and to encourage regular, honest communication at home.
“All four suspects are currently in police custody and have voluntarily confessed to the crime. They will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation.”
The command encouraged members of the public to report suspicious activities.
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