From The Nijasun News Desk
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old woman, identified as Nwachukwu Chidubem Blessing, over alleged conspiracy, fraud and suspected self-kidnapping after her family reportedly paid N3 million ransom for her release.
Blessing was arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, following credible intelligence gathered during investigation into a reported kidnapping incident.
According to the Police, the suspect was allegedly abducted along the Onitsha–Asaba Expressway on August 29, 2026.
However, after her family reportedly paid N3 million as ransom, she was allegedly not released, prompting the Police to intensify investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following sustained intelligence gathering and investigative efforts, RRS operatives, on the afternoon of September 18, traced and located the alleged victim in a room in Asaba, Delta State, where she was recovered.
Preliminary findings, according to the Police, indicate that Blessing may have conspired with a female associate identified only as Onyinye and another male accomplice, whose identity is yet to be established, to allegedly stage her own kidnapping and obtain money from her family.
The Police said the arrested suspect is currently assisting investigators with useful information that could help establish the full circumstances of the incident and identify and apprehend her alleged accomplices.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, has directed that the investigation be intensified to unravel the circumstances surrounding the alleged self-kidnapping and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice in accordance with the law.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on behalf of the Command on September 20, 2026.
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