The Police Command in Ebonyi State has arrested two men for allegedly staging the kidnapping of one of them and demanding a ransom of N30 million from his father. The suspects, Fortune Cletus Onuoha and Nkwo Godspower Chiemerie, popularly known as Hulk, were arrested on the night of November 5. According to the police spokesperson, Joshua Ukandu, the incident was reported on October 31, 2026, when Onuoha's father contacted the command's control room, alleging that his son had been kidnapped from his hostel in Ikwo Local Government Area of the state.
The father reported receiving videos and voice notes showing his son tied up, alongside demands for a N30 million ransom and threats to kill him if the money was not paid. The police command subsequently launched an intelligence-driven investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged abduction and apprehend those responsible. Ukandu said sustained surveillance and discreet investigations led to the arrest of the two suspects.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Hope Urunwa Okafor, warned members of the public against staging kidnappings, noting that such acts inflict emotional trauma on parents and loved ones and divert police resources from tackling genuine security threats. She stressed that staging a kidnapping and making false claims of abduction were criminal offences punishable under the law.
The police command urged members of the public to desist from criminal activities and warned that those involved would be brought to justice. The suspects were arrested after they emerged from the room where they had been hiding. The police spokesperson did not provide further details about the investigation or the suspects' motives.
The incident highlights the growing trend of fake kidnappings in the country, which can have serious consequences for families and the police. In this case, the fake kidnap was staged to extort money from the victim's father. The police are working to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident and to prevent similar cases in the future.
The Ebonyi police command has been working to improve security in the state, particularly in the area of kidnapping and ransom demands. The command has launched several operations to tackle the problem, including intelligence-driven investigations and community outreach programs. The public is being urged to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activities to the police.
The police command is also working to provide support to families who have been affected by kidnappings and other crimes. The Commissioner of Police emphasized the importance of community cooperation in preventing and solving crimes. The public is encouraged to provide information that can help the police to prevent and solve crimes.
Key points
- The Ebonyi police command arrested two men for staging a fake kidnap and demanding a N30m ransom from the victim's father.
- The suspects, Fortune Cletus Onuoha and Nkwo Godspower Chiemerie, were arrested on November 5 after a thorough investigation.
- The police command warned members of the public against staging kidnappings, which can have serious consequences for families and the police.
