The police have arrested a man who allegedly faked his own kidnapping and demanded a N10 million ransom from his brother. The suspect, whose identity has not been revealed, staged the entire ordeal and contacted his sibling, claiming to be in the hands of kidnappers.
The brother, distressed and believing the threat was real, was reportedly instructed to pay the ransom for his sibling’s release. However, suspicions arose when inconsistencies in the story were noticed, prompting the family to alert the authorities.
After a thorough investigation, law enforcement was able to track the man down, uncovering his involvement in the staged kidnapping plot. He was arrested and is now facing charges related to extortion and fabricating the abduction. 
Authorities have commended the swift response of the family and the police in resolving the case, which has highlighted the increasing incidents of fake kidnappings aimed at extorting money from unsuspecting victims. The police have assured the public that they will continue to clamp down on such fraudulent activities.
